The Rules Have Changed.
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The video opens by detailing a rare financial concession where Nvidia and AMD will pay the US government 15% of revenue from chips sold to China. The report connects this move to recent White House actions that allowed Nvidia to obtain export licenses for AI chips bound for China, highlighting the geopolitical tension around semiconductors and export controls. The hosts discuss the potential windfall for the US government, estimating over two billion dollars in potential revenue as China remains a major market for these chips. The discussion then shifts to light tech history with AOL announcing the shutdown of dial-up service, contrasting the old internet era with today’s cloud and AI-driven ecosystems. The segment moves to corporate governance news as GitHub CEO Thomas Donnelly resigns, explaining how leadership realignments within Microsoft-backed GitHub could influence product strategy and community governance, especially with the AI Core initiative at Microsoft. A sponsor shout-out follows, segueing into a quick-bits section that covers topics from Hyundai’s security upgrade pricing to a cabless truck in China, before ending with a rapid-fire glance at rumors around a low-cost 13-inch MacBook using an A18 Pro chip and a privacy-focused update to Instagram maps. The program closes with a nostalgic nod to r/place, inviting viewers to participate in a global pixel art project and tease for the next TechLinked episode, maintaining the playful banter between Elijah, Riley, and the team.
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Questions answered
- Why are Nvidia and AMD required to pay the US government a portion of Chinese chip revenue?
- The 15% revenue requirement is linked to export license arrangements that allow these companies to sell certain chips to China while the US imposes controls on sensitive technology.
- What is Microsoft Core AI and how could it affect GitHub?
- Core AI is a Microsoft division focused on building an AI platform and tooling for internal use and customers, with leadership transitioning to support AI initiatives across Microsoft products, potentially influencing GitHub’s strategy and operations.