chips

US Used Nvidia Chip Access to Broker Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal

The US offered Armenia access to advanced Nvidia chips in exchange for participation in a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, according to the WSJ.

SMIC Raises Prices Amid AI-Driven Demand

China's largest contract chipmaker SMIC is raising prices for high-demand capacity due to AI-driven demand. In Q2, revenue exceeded $3 billion for the first time.

Beijing Accelerates Development of Intelligent Agents and Token Economy

Beijing's Municipal Commission of Development and Reform has issued measures to boost innovation in AI agents and tokens, including support for chips and new business models.