#US-China tech

US AI-chip export controls split into three layers in the first half of 2026 — January easing, a May crackdown on circumvention, and a pending bill. Nvidia erased China from its guidance and still posted a record $81.6 billion quarter. A look at the export policy that both shields and cages it.

Anthropic exposes how DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax used 24,000+ fake accounts to steal Claude's capabilities through 16 million conversations. The scale and implications revealed.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned new foreign-made drones, including those from DJI, adding them to its 'Covered List' due to national security risks.

TikTok's new USDS venture isn't just a deal; it's a blueprint for tech's balkanization. PRISM analyzes the precedent-setting model for a fractured internet.

iRobot's bankruptcy and sale to its Chinese supplier reveals critical lessons for investors on hardware commoditization, regulatory risk, and a new M&A playbook.

iRobot's bankruptcy and acquisition by its Chinese ODM Picea isn't just a corporate failure. It's a strategic playbook for investors and tech leaders to watch.

iRobot's bankruptcy isn't just about vacuums. Our analysis reveals what it signals for US hardware, China's strategic gains, and smart home investing.