China’s Getting Tetchy Again

Oct 10, 2025 19m

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China is stirring the pot on the tech trade wars once again. Sora has grown faster than even ChatGPT did. Is OpenAI now better at vibe coding than Anthropic is? How just a handful of malicious documents and poison an LLM. And in the longreads, the one game that has the fate of EA on its shoulders. China blacklists major chip research firm TechInsights following report on Huawei (CNBC) OpenAI’s Sora hit 1 million downloads in less than five days (CNBC) OpenAI Is Catching Up To Anthropic in AI Coding (The Information) Meta Tells Its Metaverse Workers to Use AI to ‘Go 5X Faster’ (Wired) It's trivially easy to poison LLMs into spitting out gibberish, says Anthropic (The Register) Kalshi, a Prediction Market, Raises Funds and Expands Overseas (NYTimes) Weekend Longreads Suggestions: Battlefield 6 is a pivotal moment for the series — and EA (The Verge) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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China's Tightening Grip on Tech Trade

China has intensified customs checks on chip imports, particularly targeting NVIDIA's advanced AI chips like the H20 and RTX Pro 6000D, as part of efforts to discourage local companies from purchasing NVIDIA products. Chinese authorities aim to prevent smuggling and adhere to national security measures amid escalating tech trade tensions with the U.S., which includes barring tech insights from working with Chinese entities.

OpenAI’s Rapid Rise and Challenges

OpenAI’s new app, Sora, has gained more than a million downloads in under five days. However, the company is facing challenges regarding copyright issues and user feedback, prompting adjustments in how they handle intellectual property rights for character generation. OpenAI's performance in AI coding is improving and closing the gap with competitors like Anthropic, as new models are released that enhance coding capabilities.

AI Poisoning Concerns

A study revealed that as few as 250 malicious documents could compromise a large language model (LLM), an alarming revelation for AI security. The findings suggest the simplicity of executing poisoning attacks raises serious concerns for developers and AI defenders, stressing the need for effective preventive measures.

Shifting Dynamics in Prediction Markets

Kalshi, a rising player in the prediction market industry, announced a substantial $300 million funding round, reflecting the growing interest in that space. Its expansion plans include entering 140 countries and enhancing its offerings, especially in sports betting, which has drawn regulatory scrutiny.

The Crucial Roll of Battlefield 6 for EA

The future of EA heavily depends on the upcoming game, Battlefield 6, as past titles failed to meet expectations. As EA faces pressure to strategize amid declining revenue from its non-sports portfolio, Battlefield 6 is seen as a crucial test for the franchise's viability and gaming strategy moving forward.