Wall Street Breakfast Jimmy Kimmel pulled from airwaves
Sep 18, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled from the airwaves following political controversy, stirring up discussions about censorship. Meanwhile, Huawei unveiled an ambitious AI chip roadmap aimed to rival Nvidia, set to roll out new products by 2028. Krispy Kreme's stock took a surprising leap after an endorsement as a 'good investment' from FBI Director Kash Patel. Other highlights include Novo Nordisk’s weight loss success, potential funding for U.S. farmers, and delays in the AI venture from OpenAI and SoftBank.
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Broadcasters Pull Shows Amid Political Backlash
- ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after backlash to his remarks about Charlie Kirk, driven by affiliate reactions.
- The suspension highlights how affiliate owners and regulators can quickly reshape broadcast decisions in a charged political climate.
Huawei's Ambitious AI Hardware Push
- Huawei unveiled SuperPod tech that can link up to 15,488 Ascend GPU cards as a challenge to NVIDIA's AI dominance.
- The company also announced a multi-year Ascend chip roadmap, signaling concerted effort to build domestic large-scale AI infrastructure.
China Restricts NVIDIA, Boosting Local Chips
- China's Cyberspace Administration banned major firms from buying NVIDIA's custom RTX Pro 6000D, tightening access to foreign AI accelerators.
- That regulatory move raises the strategic urgency for Chinese vendors like Huawei to scale domestic chip alternatives.