

It's Got That Bubbly Feeling
14 snips Jul 16, 2025
NVIDIA and AMD are now allowed to sell AI chips in China, raising questions about U.S. trade policies and their impact on Chinese AI innovation. Meta's shift from open source to heavy investment in superintelligence hints at a new industry direction. Google's $2.4 billion deal signals ongoing tech wars, while security vulnerabilities in AI tools like Google Gemini expose users to phishing threats. Finally, new AI web browsers are emerging, promising to shake up traditional tech landscapes.
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US Chip Export Limits Backfire
- U.S. export restrictions on AI chips may be backfiring by fueling China's independent AI innovation.
- China's massive AI investment and open source development could result in them surpassing U.S. AI capabilities.
Google’s Windsurf Deal Bypasses Acquisition
- Google licensed Windsurf's AI coding tech and hired key staff instead of acquiring it outright.
- This clever move avoids antitrust issues while leveraging Windsurf's tech and talent.
Beware AI Prompt Injection
- Be cautious with AI summarizers as prompt injection attacks can insert malicious instructions.
- Always verify AI-generated content to prevent falling victim to phishing or unauthorized actions.