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U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly investigated Alice Huang, a top executive at Singaporean AI cloud firm Megaspeed, as a suspected Chinese spy. Concerns centered on her alleged close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, through which she might have sought information on Nvidia's plans and efforts regarding chip exports to China. Nvidia denies any sharing of sensitive information, stating CEO interactions were routine customer engagements.
Waymo, an Alphabet-owned company, has announced its plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028. This move follows an aggressive international expansion strategy, with vehicles arriving soon for mapping and testing in 2027. The deployment is contingent on regulatory approval from Singapore's Land Transport Authority, leveraging the city-state's progressive autonomous vehicle ecosystem.
Indian hyperspectral imaging specialist Pixxel has achieved a significant milestone, raising $100 million in a Series C funding round. This landmark investment, led by Singapore's state investor Temasek and the
China is escalating scrutiny over Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese origins. Officials from China's National Development and Reform Commission have met with executives and are reportedly restricting Manus personnel from leaving China, aiming to deter Chinese AI talent from moving offshore.
