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NVIDIA Begins US Production of Blackwell AI Chips at TSMC Arizona Facility

NVIDIA has unveiled its first Blackwell wafer manufactured domestically at TSMC’s Arizona facility, according to reports. The company reportedly aims to strengthen its US manufacturing footprint amid global supply chain considerations, with CEO Jensen Huang calling it a historic moment for American chip production.

Domestic Manufacturing Milestone for AI Chips

NVIDIA has revealed what sources indicate is the first wafer for its Blackwell architecture manufactured in the United States, according to company announcements. The hardware was reportedly assembled at TSMC‘s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a significant step in NVIDIA‘s efforts to strengthen domestic production capabilities for its advanced AI chips.

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OpenAI Faces Copyright Backlash After Sora 2 Launch Strategy Reversal

OpenAI’s Sora 2 video app launched with a controversial opt-out copyright model that allowed users to generate videos with protected characters. Within 72 hours, following widespread criticism, CEO Sam Altman announced a complete reversal to an opt-in system for rightsholders.

OpenAI’s Controversial Copyright Strategy

OpenAI’s rollout of its Sora 2 video application has sparked significant controversy in the entertainment industry, according to reports. The initial launch featured what sources indicate was a questionable approach to intellectual property rights, permitting users to generate videos containing copyrighted content until rightsholders specifically requested removal.