Daily Tech Headlines US Govt Approves Conditional Nvidia H200 Exports to China - DTH
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Jan 14, 2026 The US government has greenlit conditional exports of Nvidia's H200 chips to China, but customs may block them anyway. Roblox is grappling with significant age-verification issues that misclassified users, while Tesla has shifted to a subscription model for its full self-driving feature. Meanwhile, Meta is enhancing Reels personalization options, and Anthropic's investment aims to boost Python security. Tensions rise as the UK scales back its digital ID plans, impacting privacy measures.
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Conditional U.S. Clearance For H200 Exports
- The US approved conditional exports of NVIDIA H200 chips to China with third-party AI capability reviews before shipment.
- Shipments are limited and buyers must attest to security and non-military use.
China May Block H200 Imports Despite U.S. OK
- Chinese customs reportedly blocked H200 chip entries despite U.S. clearance, signaling regulatory friction.
- Domestic firms were told not to buy unless necessary while exemptions for universities and R&D are discussed.
AI Tool Mistake Led To Faulty Intelligence
- West Midlands Police blamed an erroneous intelligence result on Microsoft Co-Pilot, implicating AI in a false football-related report.
- The error led to a mistaken ban and raised questions about AI use in policing.