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Global Tensions Rise: AI Risks, Tariffs, and Antitrust Battles

1/17/2026

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China’s autonomous delivery vehicles are causing chaos, as videos show crashes and mishandled deliveries, raising AI safety concerns.
The United States has imposed new tariffs on Nvidia chips destined for China, complicating export processes.
In India, authorities press Apple to comply with a $38 billion antitrust investigation, threatening action if delays continue.
Japan has begun the deep-sea mining trial for rare earths to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.

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Story summary

China’s autonomous delivery vehicles are causing chaos, as videos show crashes and mishandled deliveries, raising AI safety concerns.
The United States has imposed new tariffs on Nvidia chips destined for China, complicating export processes.
In India, authorities press Apple to comply with a $38 billion antitrust investigation, threatening action if delays continue.
Japan has begun the deep-sea mining trial for rare earths to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.