New Nvidia Blackwell chip for China may outpace H20 model

Nvidia is working on a new AI chip for China that could be stronger than the H20 model it currently sells there, according to people familiar with the plans, Reuters reported. The chip will be based on the company’s latest Blackwell design. Last week, US President…

UK urged to seize ‘once-in-20-years’ AI chip design opportunity

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) urges the UK to seize a “once-in-20-years opportunity” to build a world-class AI chip design industry, or risk becoming a nation that simply consumes, rather than creates, the technology that will define our future. In a report published this…

Hidden costs of AI implementation every CEO should know

AI has been a game-changer for many businesses, and CEOs are eager to get in on the action. Smart move! But, before you start envisioning robots handling your customer service and algorithms optimising everything from inventory to cafeteria orders, let’s talk about the elephant in the…

Why security chiefs demand urgent regulation of AI like DeepSeek

Anxiety is growing among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in security operation centres, particularly around Chinese AI giant DeepSeek. AI was heralded as a new dawn for business efficiency and innovation, but for the people on the front lines of corporate defence, it’s casting some very…

Malaysia AI talent gets boost from Huawei in cloud sovereignty push

Malaysia’s race to build a homegrown AI workforce has entered a new phase with Huawei’s pledge to train 30,000 local professionals, as the country’s freshly minted National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) creates the regulatory foundation for a sovereign yet globally-competitive digital economy. Speaking at the Huawei…