This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover topics including AI chips, 5G networks, cloud computing, subsea cables, Australia's social media regulations, online safety, data centres and self-driving cars.
Here are our highlights:
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Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips
Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia's most advanced chips will be reserved for U.S. companies and kept out of China and other countries, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Nokia and CNT launch Ecuador’s first 5G network
Nokia and Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones E.P. (CNT E.P.) have switched on Ecuador’s first commercial 5G network. The launch, powered by Nokia’s next-generation technology, promises speeds of up to 1.5Gbps, 10 times faster than 4G and ultra-low latency to deliver a new era of connectivity for users across the nation.
Read the full story here.
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ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon
OpenAI has signed a $38bn (£29bn) contract with Amazon to access its cloud computing infrastructure, as the start-up continues its run of major partnerships to secure computing power.
Read the full story here.
Amazon announces US-Ireland subsea cable
Wednesday___________________________
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under 16s
Popular forum site Reddit has been added to Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 that starts next month.
Read the full story here.
Microsoft becomes first company granted export license by US gov’t to ship Nvidia GPUs to UAE
Microsoft is the first company to be granted an export license by the Trump administration.
Vodafone UK Launches ‘The Open Line’ to Help Parents Tackle Online Safety Conversations
Exclusive: Google planning powerful AI data centre on tiny Australian Indian Ocean outpost
Musk expects Tesla's Full Self-Driving software to win full China approval in early 2026
Telia, Ericsson Strengthen 5G Technology Partnership across Nordic & Baltic Networks
Telia has extended Ericsson's RAN partnership across its networks in Sweden, Norway, Lithuania and Estonia.
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