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NYT: Companies Approved to Handle Nvidia H200s Linked to Shell Firms

The New York Times investigation revealed that some Chinese companies approved by the US Department of Commerce to handle Nvidia H200 chips have suspicious registered addresses, potentially being shell companies. This raises concerns about AI chip export controls.

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    New York AI Safety Law Takes Effect, Requiring OpenAI and Anthropic to Register

    New York's new AI safety law has taken effect, requiring major developers like OpenAI and Anthropic to register, disclose safety practices, and report critical incidents. Non-compliance may result in fines, marking a new phase in state-level AI regulation.

    TechCrunch

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    eBay Blocks Third-Party AI Agents

    eBay reportedly blocked access for third-party AI agents, including Meta's Muse. This move restricts automated browsing and curation features. It signals a tightening platform policy regarding agentic commerce.

    The Verge

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    Eight nations and AI labs sign Paris declaration on shutdown mechanisms

    Eight countries and major AI labs including OpenAI and Anthropic signed the 'Paris Call for AI Safety and Security'. They agreed to implement shutdown mechanisms, independent audits, and risk disclosure, though the agreement lacks binding sanctions or deadlines. The initiative aims to enhance AI safety governance, but its enforcement power remains questionable.

    THE DECODER

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    US Fears China Smuggling Nvidia Chips via Southeast Asia Leasing

    US authorities suspect China bypasses export controls by smuggling Nvidia AI chips and leasing Southeast Asian data centers for compute. This raises concerns about advanced access and may impact future chip export policies.

    科技新報

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    Thailand sets noise and heat limits for data centers

    Thailand's cabinet approved new regulations for data centers, capping noise at 70 dBA and limiting temperature rise at site boundaries to 1-2 degrees Celsius. The rules require water recycling and wastewater testing to manage environmental impacts of expanding AI infrastructure.

    IT之家

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