Could Silicon Valley's Indian CEOs get the Intel treatment?
According to US President Donald Trump, the rise of Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu is 'an amazing story'. That is as much payoff as Mr Tan can expect from his emergency meeting with Mr Trump, who last week had demanded he
'resign, immediately' because he was 'highly conflicted'.
We do not know if Intel will be able to convince the administration to view its CEO with less disfavour. Some in Washington are concerned about the Malaysian-born Tan's long history supporting and investing in the Chinese tech sector. And questions about how Intel intends to live up to government controls on the export of high-end technology under his leadership are, given this history, not unreasonable.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNA
24 minutes ago
- CNA
Oil maintains gains ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Oil prices nudged higher on Friday to fresh one-week highs after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of "consequences" if Russia blocked a Ukraine peace deal, injecting concerns about supply. Sentiment was also boosted by strong economic data out of Japan, which is among the largest global crude importers. Brent crude futures gained 16 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $67.00 a barrel by (0017 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 14 cents, also 0.2 per cent, to $64.10. All eyes are on Friday's meeting of Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska where a ceasefire in the Ukraine war is at the top of the agenda. A continued conflict between Russia and Ukraine supports oil markets by limiting the supply of Russian oil. Trump, however, also said he believes Russia is prepared to end the war in Ukraine. Fresh Japanese government data released on Friday showed the economy expanded an annualised 1.0 per cent in the April-June quarter, compared with a median market forecast for a 0.4 per cent increase. The rise in gross domestic product (GDP) translated into a quarterly increase of 0.3 per cent, compared with a median estimate of a 0.1 per cent increase. Strong economic activity typically spurs oil consumption. Prospects of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates, however, kept oil prices from rising further. Higher-than-expected inflation data and weak jobs numbers out of the U.S. raised concerns that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates high, usually a dampener of oil consumption.
Straits Times
an hour ago
- Straits Times
Trump hopes to ‘save' detained Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been held in solitary confinement for more than 1,500 days since December 2020. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Aug 14 said he would see what he could do to help 'save' detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, even though Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be 'thrilled'. 'I'm going to do everything I can to save him,' Mr Trump told Fox News Radio in an interview. 'We'll see what we can do... we're going to do everything we can.' Lai, 77, has pleaded not guilty to charges under Hong Kong's national security law of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, as well as to a separate charge of conspiracy to publish seditious material. He has been held in solitary confinement for more than 1,500 days since December 2020. Mr Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for China's embassy in Washington, said Lai had been 'a key orchestrator and participant in anti-China, destabilising activities in Hong Kong'. 'We strongly oppose external forces using judicial cases as a pretext to interfere in China's internal affairs or to smear and undermine Hong Kong's rule of law,' he said. Mr Trump has said he would raise Lai's case as part of negotiations with China over trade and tariffs.
Straits Times
an hour ago
- Straits Times
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adults. SAN FRANCISCO - YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adults on the popular video-sharing platform amid pressure to protect minors from sensitive content. The new safeguard is being rolled out in the United States as Google-owned YouTube and social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok are under scrutiny to shield children from content geared for grown-ups. A version of AI referred to as machine learning will be used to estimate the age of users based on a variety of factors, including the kinds of videos watched and account longevity, according to YouTube Youth director of product management James Beser. 'This technology will allow us to infer a user's age and then use that signal, regardless of the birthday in the account, to deliver our age-appropriate product experiences and protections,' Mr Beser said. 'We've used this approach in other markets for some time, where it is working well.' The age-estimation model enhances technology already in place to deduce user age, according to YouTube. Users will be notified if YouTube believes them to be minors, giving them the option to verify their age with a credit card, selfie, or government ID, according to the tech firm. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Owners call for stronger management rules in ageing condos, but seek to avoid being overburdened Business US Treasuries a draw as yield gap with S'pore govt bonds widens, but analysts urge caution Singapore Three top students with passion to serve awarded President's Scholarship Singapore More families in Singapore using childminding and elder-minding services Asia Attack on my son is a 'warning' to silence me, says Malaysian MP Rafizi Ramli World Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine as leaders prepare for Alaska meeting Singapore Over 100 people being investigated for vape offences, say MOH and HSA Singapore From quiet introvert to self-confident student: How this vulnerable, shy teen gets help to develop and discover her strength Social media platforms are regularly accused of failing to protect the well-being of children. Australia will soon use its landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from YouTube , a top minister said late last month, stressing a need to shield them from 'predatory algorithms.' Communications Minister Anika Wells said four-in-ten Australian children had reported viewing harmful content on YouTube, one of the most visited websites in the world. Australia announced in 2024 it was drafting laws that will ban children from social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram until they turn 16. 'Our position remains clear: YouTube is a video sharing platform with a library of free, high-quality content, increasingly viewed on TV screens,' the company said in a statement at the time. 'It's not social media.' On paper, the ban is one of the strictest in the world. It is due to come into effect on Dec 10. The legislation has been closely monitored by other countries, with many weighing whether to implement similar bans. AFP
