Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/11 – Nvidia To Pay The Government To Sell In China
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Aug 11, 2025 Nvidia and AMD agree to fork over 15% of their AI chip sales to the U.S. for licenses to sell in China. Meanwhile, the tech community is buzzing about the controversy surrounding GPT-5 and the return of older models, sparking nostalgia among users. With AI's risks increasing, the podcast discusses the merging of corporate and state powers. And in a surprising twist, AOL has finally retired its dial-up internet, leaving listeners reminiscing about the days of slow connections.
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US Monetizes Chip Exports
- NVIDIA and AMD agreed to pay 15% of H20/MI308 China revenues to obtain export licenses.
- The move turns export permissions into direct US revenue streams.
Legal And Crony Capitalism Risks
- Experts warn the arrangement resembles an unconstitutional export tax.
- Critics say it could lead to crony capitalism and political leverage over trade.
Intel CEO Seeks White House Buy-In
- Intel CEO Lip Boo Tan planned to meet Trump to discuss cooperation and national security.
- He emphasized his 40-plus years in the U.S. and Intel's commitment to manufacturing.