
What’s New Today: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced about the permission from the Trump Administration regarding selling its advanced H20 chips to China.
Fast-Track Insights: UK-based digital health provider Numan raised $60 M in a Series B funding to provide advanced personalised and preventative healthcare solutions.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories, from the NVIDIA receiving permission for chip export to China to HCL has promised to provide employees with 1 lakh if they match required skills.
Nvidia has secured US government approval to export its AI chips, including the H20, to China. The company confirmed H20 shipments will start soon. This comes amid tightened US chip export rules, but Nvidia’s clearance indicates its compliance with US regulations, ensuring it can still tap into the Chinese AI market despite ongoing trade restrictions.
UK-based digital health provider Numan raised $60 M in a Series B extension, led by Big Pi Ventures and HSBC Innovation Banking. With $90 M in 2024 revenue and profitability achieved in 2023, it plans 150% growth by 2025. Funds will scale AI-powered remote monitoring, launch women’s health services, expand B2B partnerships, and enter EU/MENA markets.
HCLTech will offer up to Rs. 1 lakh joining bonus to freshers proficient in key skills like Java, Python, SAP, AI/ML, and cybersecurity. The initiative aims to attract talent with in-demand tech skills for roles in India. This move aligns with HCL’s strategy to strengthen its talent pool and meet rising demand in digital technology sectors.
Users can easily create AI-generated photos on WhatsApp by adding the Imagine AI bot, typing creative prompts, and customizing images through ChatGPT’s AI chat features. The step-by-step process highlights the simplicity of generating unique AI art directly within WhatsApp, without needing extra apps or complicated tools, making creative image generation accessible to everyone.
Citigroup is advancing into digital assets with plans to offer a stablecoin and expand its crypto custody services. The move reflects the bank's strategy to meet growing institutional demand for secure digital asset solutions while navigating regulatory frameworks. Citigroup aims to enhance cross-border transactions and asset tokenization, aligning with evolving market needs in the crypto sector.