China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it ‘severely damages’ relations
A humanoid robot from Robostore joins CNBC’s Power Lunch on Dec. 30, 2025. CNBC BEIJING — The U.S.…
Samsung Electronics second-quarter operating profit beats estimates on soaring AI chip demand
The logo of Samsung is seen at the Samsung Electronics Seocho building in Seoul on July 7, 2026.…
CNBC Daily Open: Iran attacks again, SK Hynix earnings, Japan quake
A woman and a child walk past Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on July…
SK Hynix second-quarter profit hits new high — but misses estimates
The logo of SK hynix is displayed on a glass wall during the 2026 World IT Show in…
China’s reported chip breakthrough comes with some big caveats
ASML‘s stock fell Tuesday after a report that China is mass-producing a critical tool that the Dutch tech…
Apple ends day as world’s most valuable company, passing Nvidia
Apple passed Nvidia on Monday for the title of world’s most valuable company, with the iPhone maker topping…
Nvidia and OpenAI in talks for up to $250 billion dollar AI backstop
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman walks through the Hart Senate Office Building following meetings on Capitol Hill, in Washington,…
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop 6% as Mideast tensions cool
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Monday and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their…
Nvidia launches AI initiative as OpenAI cyber attack fallout continues
Nvidia and a host of tech giants on Monday launched a new artificial intelligence safety initiative focused on…
Nvidia locks down memory from SK Hynix as part of $500 billion AI deal
Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks to members of the media following the company’s “Japan…
Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta warn against overregulating open-weight models
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How a Chinese AI model stopped OpenAI’s ‘unprecedented’ cyber attack
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