US Department of Commerce
Coverage of US Department of Commerce in the Nexus archive.
- US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China
The US Department of Commerce has issued guidance stating that its ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms operating outside China. The move aims to address concerns about loopholes in the existing export control regime.
- US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China
The US Department of Commerce has taken steps to block the export of advanced AI chips like Nvidia's Rubin and Blackwell, and AMD's MI350x to Chinese firms operating outside China, addressing a loophole that allowed these chips to reach subsidiaries in countries like Malaysia.
- Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban
Volvo Cars received U.S. government approval to import connected cars despite a 2027 ban on Chinese-linked vehicle software. The exemption comes amid heightened U.S. protectionism against Chinese automotive imports, with automakers able to petition for exceptions.
- Now Even AI Is Seeing Growing AI Concentration Risk
SoftBank Group Corp. is working on a data center-focused infrastructure project in Ohio, which is expected to bring in $500 billion into a single campus. The project is being led by Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. US energy secretary Chris Wright and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick were present at a news conference.
- Lutnick said interactions with Epstein 'meaningless and inconsequential': Transcript
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed to have only three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, describing them as meaningless and inconsequential. These interactions were with his billionaire neighbor. The nature of their relationship is being scrutinized.
- Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified that he was unaware Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender for years. Epstein was Lutnick's next-door neighbor. The testimony was released on Wednesday.
- Howard Lutnick to answer questions from US House over Jeffrey Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will answer questions from the US House over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a broader investigation into Epstein. Lutnick agreed to a transcribed interview after documents showed he continued correspondence with Epstein after Epstein's conviction. The session is part of the House oversight and reform committee’s investigation.
- US and tech firms strike deal to review AI models for national security before public release
The US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before public release. The review process aims to protect US national security by assessing cybersecurity, biosecurity, and chemical weapons risks. This collaboration will help the federal government scale its work in the public interest.