Daily Tech Headlines Apple To Announce New $100 billion Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing - DTH
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Aug 6, 2025 A tech giant is set to invest $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing, promising a boost to jobs and the economy. OpenAI introduces its first open-weight language models, shaking up the AI landscape. Meanwhile, Nvidia firmly rejects the idea of adding security backdoors to its chips. In entertainment, Hulu and Disney+ are merging their apps for a streamlined experience. Innovations abound, including Tinder's redesign to appeal to Gen Z and new AI tools that enhance coding and storytelling.
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Apple's Huge U.S. Manufacturing Boost
- Apple is investing an additional $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing, increasing its total commitment to $600 billion over four years.
- The investment includes a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, and expanded U.S. content production.
NVIDIA Rejects AI Chip Backdoors
- NVIDIA refuses to add backdoors or kill switches to AI chips, citing security risks and user consent violations.
- The company warns these measures violate fundamental cybersecurity principles.
Disney Merges Hulu Into Disney Plus
- Disney plans to merge the standalone Hulu app into the Disney Plus app next year but will keep separate subscriptions available.
- Hulu live TV users will transition to Fubo under a new joint venture.