artificial intelligence industry
Coverage of artificial intelligence industry in the Nexus archive.
- Game-changer? Why China is finally letting its AI firms buy the Nvidia H200
China is beginning to relax restrictions on purchasing Nvidia's H200 chips, reversing its prior stance to prioritize tech self-sufficiency. The U.S. approved the export of H200 chips to China in early 2026, but Beijing had previously limited Chinese firms from acquiring them.
- New York City House primary emerges as key battleground in ‘AI civil war’
AI-focused Super Pacs have spent $44 million (nearly half of $100 million raised) in the 2026 midterms, with nearly half of that amount directed toward New York City's NY-12 Manhattan Democratic primary as a key battleground for AI legislation influence.
- Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
A majority of the US's new AI datacenters are set to be built in drought-affected areas, according to a Guardian analysis. Two-thirds of upcoming datacenters, which require significant water to operate, are planned for some of the driest regions in the country.
- Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land
A Guardian analysis reveals that most of the US's new AI datacenters are planned for drought-affected regions, raising concerns over water usage. About two-thirds of upcoming datacenters, which require significant water, will be built in the country's driest areas.
- ‘Complete hypocrite:’ Mamdani-backed Congress candidate slams billionaires and AI industry while raking in their cash
A Queens Congress candidate supported by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America criticizes billionaires and the AI industry while accepting their financial support.
- Altman distances himself from campaign lobbying efforts in Capitol Hill visit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and attempted to distance himself from the artificial intelligence industry's lobbying efforts. The AI sector is spending millions on midterms, and OpenAI is involved in primaries across the country.
- Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
The artificial intelligence industry is spending tens of millions of dollars on elections through allied super PACs, intensifying competition in the midterms. The situation is described as a 'war' between powerful A.I. super PACs.