U.S. clears AI chip sales to UAE, Saudi
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The Commerce Department plans to approve exports of up to 70,000 advanced AI servers to UAE’s G42 and Saudi Arabia’s Humain, reversing earlier resistance over security concerns. The deal, discussed by President Trump with regional leaders including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, allows up to 35,000 Nvidia GB300 (Blackwell B300) servers per company and includes safeguards to prevent diversion to China and Huawei; AMD also has a multi‑billion‑dollar agreement with Humain.
Government/Regulation
Technology
National Security
Education Dept sets $60M civil discourse grants
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Developing
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The U.S. Department of Education identified four national-need areas and opened its FY2025 FIPSE competition with seven priorities, including an 'absolute priority' to promote civil discourse on college campuses backed by $60 million in grants. The initiative funds seminars, speaker series, debates and similar programs to foster free expression, alongside other focus areas such as AI expansion, high‑quality short-term programs, and accreditation reform.
Education Policy
Government/Regulation