https://latinamericaherald.com/c/tech Tech en-419 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-u-s-imposes-a-25-tariff-on-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china-adding https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-u-s-imposes-a-25-tariff-on-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china-adding The Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on certain advanced AI semiconductors produced outside the U.S. that pass through the U.S. before being exported, including Nvidia’s H200 chips destined for China. The move formalizes a key element of the Commerce Department’s decision to allow H200 shipments to vetted Chinese customers and extends to certain chips from other companies as well. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-bipartisan-senators-push-to-revive-u-s-quantum-initiative-with-five-ye https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-bipartisan-senators-push-to-revive-u-s-quantum-initiative-with-five-ye Sen. Todd Young and Sen. Maria Cantwell are introducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative for five years. The plan would restart programs that lapsed in 2023, fund federal research activity, and aim to strengthen supply chains and workforce development as the U.S. competes with China in advanced computing. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-nist-hosts-hardware-security-workshop-as-agencies-push-guidance-for-sa https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-28-nist-hosts-hardware-security-workshop-as-agencies-push-guidance-for-sa U.S. standards and security agencies are pressing ahead with efforts to strengthen hardware and operational safeguards as AI expands into critical systems. NIST is holding a hardware security workshop on January 28, 2026, while recent federal guidance emphasizes governance, risk awareness, and failsafe practices for deploying artificial intelligence in operational technology environments. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-unveils-open-source-ai-weather-forecasting-models-aimed-at-fast https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-unveils-open-source-ai-weather-forecasting-models-aimed-at-fast Nvidia has unveiled a suite of open-source AI models for weather forecasting under its Earth-2 effort, aiming to deliver forecasts far faster than traditional physics-based simulations. The announcement, reported by Reuters and summarized by Tech Startups, underscores AI’s expanding role in scientific computing and disaster preparedness. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-spotlights-ai-weather-forecasting-with-earth-2-models-aiming-to https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-spotlights-ai-weather-forecasting-with-earth-2-models-aiming-to Nvidia unveiled an open-source set of AI models designed to accelerate weather prediction, positioning AI as a complement—or alternative—to slower physics-based simulations. The move targets governments, researchers, and disaster-response planners. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:53 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-in-24-billion-push-to-expand-mem https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-singapore-fab-in-24-billion-push-to-expand-mem Micron says it has started construction on a major new wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, part of an approximately $24 billion, 10-year investment meant to support NAND demand tied to AI and data-centric growth. Wafer output is targeted for the second half of 2028, with thousands of jobs tied to the broader expansion plan. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:38 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-pitches-open-ai-weather-models-as-faster-forecasting-tool-for-g https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-pitches-open-ai-weather-models-as-faster-forecasting-tool-for-g Nvidia unveiled an open-source set of AI models aimed at speeding up weather prediction workloads, betting that domain-specific AI will move from research demos to infrastructure used by public agencies and commercial risk managers. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:14 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-a-new-singapore-fab-in-a-24-billion-decade-lon https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-micron-breaks-ground-on-a-new-singapore-fab-in-a-24-billion-decade-lon Micron says it has begun building a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, committing about $24 billion over 10 years as it targets AI-driven demand for NAND and broader memory and storage needs. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:33 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-s-earth-2-push-highlights-a-new-ai-race-faster-weather-forecast https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-27-nvidia-s-earth-2-push-highlights-a-new-ai-race-faster-weather-forecast Nvidia is pitching AI models for weather prediction as a way to deliver faster forecasts and scale simulations that traditional physics-based methods struggle to compute cheaply. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward domain-specific AI systems designed for infrastructure, climate risk, and disaster response. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-probe-into-x-over-grok-linked-sexual-deepfakes-raising-pressu https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-eu-opens-probe-into-x-over-grok-linked-sexual-deepfakes-raising-pressu European regulators have opened an investigation into X connected to concerns about AI-generated sexual deepfakes linked to the platform’s Grok system. The move underscores increasing scrutiny of generative-AI features as regulators demand faster detection, stronger reporting, and clearer enforcement. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:32:02 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-unveils-maia-200-ai-chip-as-it-takes-on-cloud-rivals-in-cust https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-microsoft-unveils-maia-200-ai-chip-as-it-takes-on-cloud-rivals-in-cust Microsoft announced a new AI accelerator, Maia 200, aimed at powering large-scale model training and inference and competing with similar chips from Amazon and Google. The company says the hardware improves performance-per-dollar and will be deployed in Azure as part of a broader push to control AI infrastructure. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:51 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-under-armour-investigates-breach-that-exposed-customer-emails-and-othe https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-under-armour-investigates-breach-that-exposed-customer-emails-and-othe Under Armour said it is investigating a data breach that appears to have exposed tens of millions of customers’ email addresses and other account profile details. The company said there is no evidence passwords or payment data were affected, but cybersecurity researchers flagged the scale of the dataset. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:17 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-accelerate-ai-data-center-exp https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-accelerate-ai-data-center-exp Nvidia said it invested $2 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave, deepening a partnership aimed at building more than 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030. The move underscores how chipmakers are using capital and strategic deals to secure land, power and infrastructure for next-generation AI systems. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:00 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-lawmakers-push-a-pause-on-new-data-centers-amid-ai-boom-power- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-lawmakers-push-a-pause-on-new-data-centers-amid-ai-boom-power- A proposed Georgia bill would pause new data center construction as lawmakers and residents raise concerns about electricity costs, water use, and incentives tied to AI-driven growth. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-big-tech-earnings-and-fed-decision-in-a-volatile-wee https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-big-tech-earnings-and-fed-decision-in-a-volatile-wee Investors are heading into a packed week with major technology earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision, as geopolitical headlines and a deep winter storm add to uncertainty. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:40 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earth-outlines-1-6b-proposed-chips-support-as-u-s-pushes-crit https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-usa-rare-earth-outlines-1-6b-proposed-chips-support-as-u-s-pushes-crit USA Rare Earth says it has a non-binding letter of intent for $277M in proposed federal funding plus a $1.3B loan under the CHIPS Act, alongside a large private financing round—underscoring how tech and industrial policy are converging around mineral inputs for advanced manufacturing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:33:42 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-crunchbase-confirms-a-breach-after-hackers-publish-stolen-files-raisin https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-crunchbase-confirms-a-breach-after-hackers-publish-stolen-files-raisin Crunchbase confirmed a security incident after hackers published files they claim were taken from the company’s systems, a development that could amplify phishing and trust risks across the startup ecosystem that relies on its data. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:19 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-lawmakers-push-for-a-pause-on-new-data-centers-as-ai-boom-stra https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-georgia-lawmakers-push-for-a-pause-on-new-data-centers-as-ai-boom-stra Georgia is leading a growing state-level backlash against rapid data center expansion, with proposed legislation seeking a moratorium as communities and regulators confront energy demand, water usage, and the costs of powering AI growth. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:48 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-amd-and-openai-strike-multi-year-gpu-partnership-targeting-6-gigawatts https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-amd-and-openai-strike-multi-year-gpu-partnership-targeting-6-gigawatts AMD and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership to deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs over multiple generations, with an initial 1-gigawatt MI450 deployment planned to begin in the second half of 2026. The agreement deepens collaboration across hardware and software, and includes an equity warrant tied to deployment milestones. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-investment-in-coreweave-spotlights-ai-infrastructure-crunch-as- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-26-nvidia-investment-in-coreweave-spotlights-ai-infrastructure-crunch-as- A tech roundup reported Nvidia investing $2 billion in AI cloud provider CoreWeave, underscoring the race to secure power, land, and data-center capacity for GPU-heavy workloads. The same digest pointed to major platform shifts around AI assistants, reliability issues tied to Windows updates, and growing scrutiny of security and governance as AI infrastructure scales. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-highlights-point-to-a-new-wave-of-display-breakthroughs-folda https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-highlights-point-to-a-new-wave-of-display-breakthroughs-folda A roundup of CES 2026 award winners spotlighted advancements in OLED displays, experimental foldable devices, and more capable smart-home gear. The selections underscored the event’s focus on visual computing, interoperability, and practical AI-assisted features in consumer products. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-semiconductor-stocks-rally-on-ai-infrastructure-optimism-as-micron-lea https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-semiconductor-stocks-rally-on-ai-infrastructure-optimism-as-micron-lea Chipmakers surged in a broad rally fueled by enthusiasm about AI infrastructure demand, with Micron highlighted as a leader and investors watching the sector heading into earnings season. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-anthropic-ceo-criticizes-u-s-approval-of-some-ai-chip-sales-to-china-w https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-anthropic-ceo-criticizes-u-s-approval-of-some-ai-chip-sales-to-china-w At Davos, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sharply criticized U.S. policy and chipmakers after the administration approved sales of high-performance AI chips to approved Chinese customers, arguing the move could backfire for national security. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-pushes-expansion-infrastruc https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-faces-a-defining-year-as-openai-pushes-expansion-infrastruc A Guardian profile frames 2026 as a pivotal period for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, highlighting the company’s huge infrastructure ambitions, fast-growing influence in government and industry, and rising scrutiny over costs, safety and power consumption. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:39:01 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-s-pivotal-year-openai-expands-ambitions-as-costs-competitio https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-sam-altman-s-pivotal-year-openai-expands-ambitions-as-costs-competitio A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes 2026 as a high-stakes period for the AI company as it pursues large-scale infrastructure and broader influence while facing financial burn, competitive pressure, and political scrutiny. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ai-infrastructure-push-stargate-venture-outlines-massive-u-s-buildout- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ai-infrastructure-push-stargate-venture-outlines-massive-u-s-buildout- An AI-focused joint venture involving OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX has set out plans to dramatically scale U.S. AI infrastructure investment over the coming years, reflecting the accelerating arms race for compute, data centers, and capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-spotlight-returns-with-investors-hunting-for-ai-sign https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-earnings-spotlight-returns-with-investors-hunting-for-ai-sign Microsoft, Meta, Tesla and Apple are set to report results, and investors are looking for clearer signals on how quickly AI features are turning into revenue—and how large the infrastructure bills will be. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-streaming-s-next-consolidation-wave-netflix-warner-deal-rewritten-for- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-streaming-s-next-consolidation-wave-netflix-warner-deal-rewritten-for- Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery rewrote their merger agreement into an all-cash offer, a tactical move that highlights how financing structure, shareholder certainty, and regulatory optics now shape the biggest tech-and-media transactions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-slides-with-the-market-as-tariff-threats-amplify-pressure-on- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-big-tech-slides-with-the-market-as-tariff-threats-amplify-pressure-on- Major technology stocks fell sharply as tariff threats against Europe triggered a risk-off move, highlighting how valuation, trade exposure, and sentiment shifts can hit Big Tech all at once. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:09 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-nvidia-pitches-physical-ai-previews-robotics-and-next-gen-chi https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-ces-2026-nvidia-pitches-physical-ai-previews-robotics-and-next-gen-chi At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nvidia highlighted “physical AI,” new models for simulation and autonomous driving, and described its next-generation AI chip platform as moving into production—signaling an intensifying race to power the AI boom. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-white-house-ai-order-presses-for-national-framework-targets-burdensome https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-white-house-ai-order-presses-for-national-framework-targets-burdensome A December 2025 executive order directs federal agencies to push for a uniform national AI framework and to identify state AI laws deemed “onerous,” including rules that compel disclosures or require models to alter truthful outputs. The order also links certain federal broadband funds to states’ AI regulatory posture. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-reportedly-plans-siri-overhaul-into-chatgpt-like-ai-chatbot-buil https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-apple-reportedly-plans-siri-overhaul-into-chatgpt-like-ai-chatbot-buil A report says Apple is preparing a major Siri transformation into an AI chatbot that supports typed and spoken interactions, with a rollout expected later in 2026 and broader platform updates focused on stability. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-tiktok-finalizes-u-s-deal-to-create-an-american-version-of-the-app-and https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-tiktok-finalizes-u-s-deal-to-create-an-american-version-of-the-app-and TikTok says it has completed agreements to form a new U.S. entity and produce an American version of the app, avoiding a looming ban that had threatened access for millions of users. The plan includes U.S.-oriented governance and safeguards aimed at addressing national security concerns. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-ceo-faces-a-pivotal-2026-as-the-company-seeks-capital-compute https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-ceo-faces-a-pivotal-2026-as-the-company-seeks-capital-compute A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlines an aggressive 2026 agenda: scaling AI products and partnerships while pursuing massive infrastructure investment, amid questions about costs, competition, and regulation in a fast-heating AI market. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:55 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-winter-storm-drives-mass-cancellations-and-outages-as-forecasters-warn https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-winter-storm-drives-mass-cancellations-and-outages-as-forecasters-warn A sprawling winter storm has triggered widespread flight cancellations, winter alerts and power disruptions, highlighting the strain that extreme weather can place on aviation systems, grids and digital coordination. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-says-its-data-centers-will-cover-their-own-energy-costs-and-red https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-says-its-data-centers-will-cover-their-own-energy-costs-and-red OpenAI says it will pay for energy infrastructure tied to its data centers and limit water usage, responding to growing public concern that AI buildouts could strain grids, raise utility bills and consume scarce resources. The move mirrors similar messaging from Microsoft as communities push back on AI infrastructure projects. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-semiconductor-shares-jump-as-ai-infrastructure-demand-tightens-memory- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-semiconductor-shares-jump-as-ai-infrastructure-demand-tightens-memory- Chipmakers rallied as investors focused on AI infrastructure spending and reports of memory tightness, with attention on high-bandwidth memory and pricing power across parts of the supply chain. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:59 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-defining-year-altman-pushes-massive-buildout-as-scrutiny-and- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-openai-s-defining-year-altman-pushes-massive-buildout-as-scrutiny-and- A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes 2026 as a make-or-break year, as the company pursues large-scale compute and infrastructure plans while facing political, regulatory, and competitive pressure across the AI sector. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-wireless-service-nationwide-leaving-many-phone https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-verizon-outage-disrupts-wireless-service-nationwide-leaving-many-phone A widespread Verizon network outage in mid-January disrupted voice, text and data service across the United States, prompting a flood of customer reports and leaving many devices showing “SOS” or “SOS only.” Verizon acknowledged the incident as engineers worked to restore normal service. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-schedules-starlink-launch-from-california-as-the-company-keeps- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-spacex-schedules-starlink-launch-from-california-as-the-company-keeps- SpaceX is set to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, continuing a rapid cadence aimed at expanding capacity and coverage. The mission highlights how commercial space operations now function like industrial logistics, with frequent launches supporting a consumer-facing connectivity product. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:29:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-data-for-about-72-million-custo https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-under-armour-investigates-breach-after-data-for-about-72-million-custo Under Armour says it is examining a breach that may have exposed customer email addresses and other profile data, while emphasizing there’s no evidence passwords or payment systems were compromised. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:51:37 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-backs-baseten-in-300m-round-signaling-a-shift-toward-ai-inferen https://latinamericaherald.com/a/tech-2026-01-25-nvidia-backs-baseten-in-300m-round-signaling-a-shift-toward-ai-inferen Nvidia’s investment in Baseten highlights how the AI market is moving from model training to the harder day-to-day job of serving models cheaply and fast in production. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:26:47 GMT