AI chips stories

Jul 31, 2026

NXP Semiconductors in talks to acquire AI chip maker Ambarella

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors is reportedly negotiating to acquire Ambarella, a specialist in edge-AI vision processors used in autonomous vehicles and security cameras. Ambarella's shares surged nearly 17% on the news while NXP fell over 3%.

Jul 31, 20264 sources

Jul 18, 2026

Nvidia H200 chips reach China in limited quantities as US tightens export controls

Chinese companies ByteDance and Tencent have received approximately 10,000 Nvidia H200 AI chips each, representing just 13% of their licensed quota, as Beijing controls distribution amid US export restrictions. The development comes as Chinese AI firms optimize software to compensate for limited access to high-end chips, while Nvidia denies reports of developing a China-specific chip.

Jul 18, 20268 sources