Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Greenlights China Chips & GenAI.Mil Debuts | 12.9.25
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Dec 9, 2025 Trump greenlights shipments of NVIDIA H200 chips to China, stirring national security debates. The U.S. military launches GenAI.mil, utilizing AI for rapid analysis. In a big development, nearly 62,000 migrant children missing under previous policies have been located. Additionally, the EU imposes fines on Platform X, drawing criticism for potential free speech issues. Meanwhile, Renault and Ford announce a collaboration on affordable EVs, and Florida files a lawsuit regarding trans care practices.
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Restricted Chip Exports With Revenue Share
- President Trump approved limited H200 chip exports to China while excluding top-tier Blackwell and Rubin chips to protect national security.
- The deal reportedly gives the U.S. 25% of sales and may mirror earlier profit-sharing talks with NVIDIA.
Military Launches GenAI.mil Platform
- The Department of War unveiled GenAI.mil, an AI platform powered by Google Gemini for research and rapid military analysis.
- Officials present it as a transformational tool to maintain U.S. battlefield advantage against advancing adversaries.
Trump Defers On Strike Video Release
- Trump deferred to Secretary Pete Hegseth on releasing the second boat-strike video and said, "Whatever he decides is okay with me."
- The administration released a short unclassified clip but limited the full follow-up video to select lawmakers.
