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๐Ÿ“…December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Global tech news today covers AI breakthroughs, major chip developments, regulatory actions, and ambitious government missions, highlighting rapid innovation and shifting industry dynamics across the US, China, Europe, and Australia.
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Cambricon Plans to Triple AI Chip Output

Chinese AI chip designer Cambricon is set to triple its AI chip production to challenge Nvidia, targeting customers affected by US export controls and aiming to capture a larger share of China's data center market Source 1.

2

Europe Opens Antitrust Probe into Meta's WhatsApp AI

European regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Meta's AI policies for WhatsApp, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices and data usage concerns Source 1.

3

Australia Enforces Strict Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia has begun enforcing one of the world's strictest bans on social media for users under 16, aiming to protect youth mental health and online safety Source 1.

4

AWS Unveils Next-Gen Chips and AI Services

At AWS re:Invent 2025, Amazon introduced new Graviton and Trainium chips for improved AI performance and efficiency, alongside advanced generative AI APIs and enterprise search tools Source 2.

5

Meta Cuts Back on Metaverse Investment

Meta is scaling back its metaverse development, shifting resources away from the virtual world initiative as the company refocuses its strategic priorities Source 3.

6

DOE Launches Genesis Mission for AI-Driven Science

The US Department of Energy has launched the Genesis Mission to harness AI for national security, energy resilience, and scientific discovery, aiming to double US scientific productivity within a decade Source 7.

7

AlphaFold Predicts Nearly All Known Protein Structures

DeepMind's AlphaFold has now predicted the 3D structures of almost every known protein, revolutionizing drug discovery and biological research Source 6.

8

Google Gemini Tops 2025 Search Trends

Google Gemini has become the most searched AI term of 2025, reflecting global interest in advanced AI technologies and their applications Source 10.

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Nvidia CEO Questions China's Acceptance of Advanced AI Chips

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed uncertainty about whether China would accept more powerful AI chips, even if US export restrictions are relaxed Source 3.

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US and China Compete in AI Chip Production

China is ramping up domestic AI chip production to fill the gap left by Nvidia's exit, while the US invests heavily in AI infrastructure and research to maintain its technological edge Source 1Source 7.