A Nvidia design flaw, OpenAI nixes another safety team, and Huawei's new chip: AI news roundup

Earlier this week, the head of Dutch chipmaking equipment company ASML (ASML) said he expects more pressure from the U.S. on its allies to curb chip sales to China. Meanwhile, an advanced chip manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) was reportedly found in sanctioned Chinese tech giant Huawei’s latest AI chips.
Read about this and more in the AI news roundup.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI disbands yet another AI safety team

OpenAI is disbanding the team responsible for advising the startup on how ready the world is for higher levels of artificial intelligence.
Intel’s former CEO tried to buy Nvidia almost 2 decades ago

Tech pioneer Intel (INTC) has seemingly missed out on the artificial intelligence boom — and part of it can reportedly be traced back to a decision not to buy the chipmaker at the center of it all almost two decades ago.
Nvidia’s CEO says a design flaw in its new AI chip was ‘100% Nvidia’s fault’

Nvidia (NVDA) says it has fixed a design flaw in its latest artificial intelligence chips that led to production and shipping delays.
Huawei’s new AI chips included tech made by TSMC

An advanced chip manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was reportedly found in sanctioned Chinese tech giant Huawei’s latest artificial intelligence chips.
U.S. will keep pressuring allies to restrict chip sales to China, ASML chief says

With U.S. restrictions on investing in artificial intelligence in China expected imminently, the head of a major Dutch chipmaking equipment company said he expects more pressure on U.S. allies to curb chip sales to China.
AI could be a powerful force in retail. Here’s how

Artificial intelligence has the power to help retailers not only maximize their bottom lines, but also streamline the creative process.
Nvidia stock hit a high as Wall Street sees strong AI demand

Nvidia (NVDA) closed at a record high Monday as Wall Street anticipates Big Tech firms’ earnings reports in November.
A new Qualcomm chip could compete with Apple Intelligence

Qualcomm’s (QCOM) new chip could help drive competition between Android and Apple’s (AAPL) iOS.
The 4 words Tim Cook uses to defend Apple’s late AI start

Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook doesn’t seem to be too worried about the iPhone maker’s late start on artificial intelligence.
Apple Intelligence won’t boost iPhone sales, analysts say

Apple (AAPL) is expected to introduce its much hyped artificial intelligence features next week, but analysts aren’t expecting the rollout to turbocharge lagging demand for its latest lineup of iPhones.
Microsoft’s Copilot AI lets you build ‘autonomous agents’

Microsoft (MSFT) has launched new capabilities for its “personal, private” artificial intelligence assistant, Copilot.
A look at energy companies OpenAI’s Sam Altman is backing

This week, Google (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) both announced nuclear power agreements following a deal by Microsoft (MSFT) in September to purchase nuclear energy from Constellation Energy (CEG).