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US Considers Requiring Permits for Nvidia, AMD Global AI Chip Sales

The US government is reportedly considering a plan to require permits for global sales of AI chips produced by companies like Nvidia and AMD. This move would give the administration greater control over the AI chip industry, which has been dominated by Nvidia. The potential regulation aims to limit the export of advanced AI technologies, particularly to China, in an effort to maintain the US's technological edge. This comes as the Trump administration has taken a tougher stance on China's technological ambitions, viewing them as a threat to American national security and economic competitiveness. The proposed permit system would grant the US government the authority to approve or deny the sale of these AI chips to foreign markets, potentially impacting the global reach and business operations of major semiconductor manufacturers. The move reflects the increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI capabilities.

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Mar 20, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia GTC: Everything We Learned About AI, Claws, CPUs and Robotics This Week - CNET

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Mar 20, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Nvidia GTC: Everything We Learned About AI, Claws, CPUs and Robotics This Week - CNET

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Mar 17, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Amid AI Agent Boom, the Tech Industry Makes It Clear: With Great Laziness Comes Great Responsibility

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Mar 17, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia DLSS 5 games list: Every supported title we know so far

Earlier this week, Nvidia held a big press conference where it announced, among other things, something called DLSS 5. The long and short of it is that, using artificial intelligence, DLSS 5 "infuses pixels with…

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Mar 17, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet report
Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups

Nvidia’s next frame-gen tech goes way beyond upscaling, and not in a good way. Since deep-learning super-sampling (DLSS) launched on 2018’s RTX 2080 cards, gamers have been generally bullish on the technology as a way…

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Mar 17, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Gamers are right to be disgusted by NVIDIA's DLSS 5 - Engadget

Maybe not everything needs to be AI yassified? You can sum up the gamer response to NVIDIA's DLSS 5 announcement with the ever-relevant Fallout 4 meme: "Everyone disliked that." Across social media and Reddit last…

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Mar 17, 2026·TechCrunchT2 · Outlet report
Niv-AI exits stealth to wring more power performance out of GPUs | TechCrunch

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Mar 17, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
NVIDIA GTC keynote: AI gaming, agents, robots, and more

Do you want to build a snowman? Go to space? Construct a workforce out of 110 kinds of robot? Accelerate the entire timeline of Artificial Intelligence? If so, there was plenty of sizzle on offer from Jensen Huang, CEO…

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Mar 16, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia Expects Agentic AI To Drive $1 Trillion In Revenue

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Mar 16, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
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Mar 16, 2026·IGNT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia Claims New DLSS 5 Is the 'GPT Moment' for Gaming Graphics

Nvidia has announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, a new iteration of the company's gaming AI suite that it is describing as "the GPT moment for graphics." DLSS debuted back in 2018 with the RTX 2080, and it was initially just…

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Mar 16, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia Wants to Slop-ify Your PC Games With Its New AI Upscaler

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Mar 16, 2026·TechCrunchT2 · Outlet report
How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect | TechCrunch

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Mar 10, 2026·TechCrunchT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch

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Mar 10, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Nvidia Is Reportedly Developing Its Own Answer to OpenClaw

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Mar 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Missing money, shipped chips and a 350,000% profit: key takeaways on AI ‘phantom investments’

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Mar 7, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
A Bizarre International War Inside One Chip Company Threatens the Global Automotive Industry

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Mar 5, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
US Considers Requiring Permits for Nvidia, AMD Global AI Chip Sales

The US government is reportedly considering a plan to require permits for global sales of AI chips produced by companies like Nvidia and AMD. This move would give the administration greater control over the AI chip…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETMar 20, 2026

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoMar 17, 2026

It’s difficult to say just how many AI agents are up and running on the open web, but whatever the number is, it seems like it’s encroaching on “too many” territory. The Wild West era of the space, brought to us in no small part by…

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T2 · Outlet reportMashableMar 17, 2026

Earlier this week, Nvidia held a big press conference where it announced, among other things, something called DLSS 5. The long and short of it is that, using artificial intelligence, DLSS 5 "infuses pixels with photoreal lighting and…

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaMar 17, 2026

Nvidia’s next frame-gen tech goes way beyond upscaling, and not in a good way. Since deep-learning super-sampling (DLSS) launched on 2018’s RTX 2080 cards, gamers have been generally bullish on the technology as a way to effectively use…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetMar 17, 2026

Maybe not everything needs to be AI yassified? You can sum up the gamer response to NVIDIA's DLSS 5 announcement with the ever-relevant Fallout 4 meme: "Everyone disliked that." Across social media and Reddit last night, I couldn't find…

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T2 · Outlet reportTechCrunchMar 17, 2026

Last day to exhibit your breakthrough to 10,000+ tech leaders at Disrupt is on Oct 2. Book Exhibit Table Now. Disrupt doors open Oct. 13. Get your pass and bring someone with you at 50% off. REGISTER NOW. Electricity is a key raw material…

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