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Top News Today: Huawei Chip Push, AI Hiring Shift, Crypto Crackdown & Privacy Concerns

Huawei advances chip roadmap, AI skills reshape hiring, Ahmedabad crypto probe expands, Pronto faces backlash

Written By : Somatirtha
Reviewed By : Sankha Ghosh

Good morning! Below is your brief rundown of recent updates from chips, AI recruitment, green energy, crypto investigation, and privacy issues.

What’s New Today: Despite being under U.S. sanctions, Huawei announced an ambitious plan for semiconductors as part of its efforts towards making advanced China-made chips. The REPS 2.3 strategy aims to cut down emissions in transport and power generation sectors using green energy. Ahmedabad Police have detained the tenth suspect in a Rs 226 crore terror funding via crypto scam involving digital wallets and decentralized applications.

Fast-Track Insights: According to NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, practical experience in AI is much more important than academic degrees when recruiting workers. Start-up Pronto drew criticism as it came into limelight that its AI system was trained using home recordings of its clients.

Huawei Unveils New Chip Development Strategy Amid US Restrictions

Huawei introduced a new semiconductor roadmap called the “Tau Scaling Law” at a conference in Shanghai. The company said the model could help China develop chips comparable to 1.4-nanometer technology by 2031. The announcement comes as Huawei continues facing US sanctions that restrict access to advanced chipmaking tools, manufacturing equipment, and global semiconductor partnerships. Read More…

REPS 2.3 Targets Emissions from Transport and Electricity Sectors

The REPS 2.3 initiative focuses on reducing emissions generated by road transport and electricity systems. The program promotes cleaner energy policies, sustainable mobility, and efficient power infrastructure. Officials believe the project can support long-term climate targets while helping countries lower pollution levels and improve energy management through modern transportation and electricity planning strategies. Read More…

Ahmedabad Police Arrest Tenth Accused in Crypto Terror Funding Case

Ahmedabad Police arrested the tenth accused in a cryptocurrency terror-funding investigation involving transactions worth more than Rs 226 crore. Investigators said the network allegedly used crypto wallets and digital transfers to fund illegal international activities. Authorities are examining financial records, communication channels, and decentralized platforms that were reportedly used to bypass conventional banking systems and oversight. Read More…

Jensen Huang Says AI Skills Matter More Than Degrees

According to Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, practical skills for using AI have become even more valuable than a college degree. Regarding the challenges of the new work environment, Huang highlighted the importance of flexibility, AI knowledge, and problem-solving skills. It is an example that shows how people with such competencies have gained value in technology-based companies. Read More…

Pronto Faces Backlash for Being Accused of Using Customer Data to Train Physical AI Systems

The Pronto Company found itself facing criticism when it came to light that the firm used recordings made by customers themselves to train its AI system. This particular incident has led to debates surrounding individual privacy, consent, and overall strategies for handling customer information in AI creation. Read More…

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