US Commerce Secy warns communities against blocking AI data centres

IANS | September 3, 2026 7:46 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned American communities that they risk losing investment, jobs and tax revenue if they block the construction of artificial intelligence data centres because of what he called misinformation about their environmental and economic impact.

China ignored US chip offer, says Lutnick

IANS | September 3, 2026 7:18 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said China has not accepted President Donald Trump’s offer to sell it advanced American artificial intelligence chips, arguing that further relaxation of technology export controls is therefore unnecessary.

Being left behind in AI poses biggest risk to countries: Karp

IANS | September 3, 2026 7:13 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) Palantir chief executive Alex Karp has warned that being left behind in the artificial intelligence race may pose a greater danger to countries than the technology’s possible adverse consequences, as governments scramble to secure computing capacity, electricity and control over their data.

US sees India as 'extraordinary' AI partner, says Howard Lutnick

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:46 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) The United States sees India as an “extraordinary opportunity” for artificial intelligence cooperation and is working with New Delhi to build an integrated AI technology stack, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said.

G20 seals pact on new emerging technologies principles

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:30 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) The Group of 20 nations has reached consensus on a new set of principles governing emerging technologies, overcoming political differences to endorse policies aimed at accelerating innovation, investment and economic growth.

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick calls for AI push to ease trade barriers

IANS | September 3, 2026 6:21 AM

Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Sep 3 (IANS) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged G20 nations to use artificial intelligence to dismantle unnecessary trade barriers, strengthen global supply chains and make it easier for businesses to compete across borders.