Daily Tech Headlines Dutch Government Takes Control of Netherlands-Based Chinese Chip Manufacturer - DTH
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Oct 13, 2025 The Dutch government has seized control of the Netherlands-based chip manufacturer Nexperia under the Goods Availability Act, raising concerns over chip supply. Taiwan reassures that China's updated rare earth export rules will have little impact on its economy. Meanwhile, Apple is discontinuing its social media video editing app Clips, urging users to transition to iMovie. Also, Google expands its AI tools, while FCC bans certain Chinese electronics from U.S. retailers due to national security issues.
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Dutch Government Seizes Chip Manufacturer
- The Dutch government invoked the Goods Availability Act to take control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based Wingtech subsidiary producing automotive and consumer chips.
- This move reflects rising national security concerns about foreign-owned chip manufacturers operating in critical supply chains.
Taiwan Sees Little Risk From China's Rare Earths Move
- Taiwan expects minimal impact from China's updated rare earth export rules because the prohibited elements differ from those used in Taiwan's semiconductor processes.
- Taiwan sources needed rare earths mainly from Europe, Japan, and the United States, limiting direct disruption risk.
OpenAI Tightens Rules Around Deceased Public Figures
- OpenAI adjusted Sora 2's policy to restrict generating videos of recently deceased public figures after backlash and family objections.
- The company signaled that families and public figures should have control over likeness use, though 'recently deceased' remains undefined.