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China Approves Tech Firms to Order Nvidia AI Chips

Chinese officials have instructed major tech firms, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., to prepare orders for Nvidia Corp.'s H200 AI chips, indicating that Beijing is nearing formal approval for the import of these essential components for artificial intelligence. Regulators have granted in-principle approval for Alibaba, Tencent Holdings Ltd., and ByteDance Ltd. to advance to the next stage of preparations, allowing them to discuss specific order quantities.

Meta halts AI access for teenagers over safety concerns

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced a global halt on access to its AI characters for teenagers, citing safety concerns regarding interactions with AI for younger users. This temporary restriction will affect individuals identified as minors or suspected of being underage, while allowing continued access to Meta's AI assistant. The decision precedes a trial examining the impact of the company's apps on minors.