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Samsung Poised to Start Mass Production of Next-Gen Memory for Nvidia
Suwon, Monday, 26 January 2026.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to mass-produce HBM4 chips for Nvidia as early as February 2026, a move that could significantly reshape the AI hardware supply chain. By exceeding data speed requirements for Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin platform, Samsung threatens to close the market share gap with current leader SK Hynix.
Federal Austerity and AI Disruption Threaten Connecticut’s Economic Stability
Hartford, Monday, 26 January 2026.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon warns that looming federal spending cuts and an “AI bubble” reminiscent of the dot-com era pose severe risks to Connecticut’s economy in 2026. Experts fear the state’s reliance on defense manufacturing and the insurance sector makes it uniquely vulnerable to this dual shock of austerity and white-collar automation.
Washington Bets on State-Led AI Dominance Despite Economic Risks
Washington D.C., Saturday, 24 January 2026.
The administration is aggressively intervening to secure AI dominance, including taking a 10% stake in Intel, though economists warn infrastructure bottlenecks could delay the promised 50% GDP boost.
AI Race: Anthropic CEO Warns Against Nvidia Chip Exports to China
San Francisco, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Dario Amodei likens selling advanced AI chips to China to ‘selling nuclear weapons to North Korea’. He voiced concerns at Davos on January 20, 2026, about the national security implications of the Trump administration’s policy.
