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DECEMBER 19, 2025

China overtakes AI & chips, Google fights deepfakes + Zero-day panic!

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Happy Friday, tech insider! You survived another week, and just in time: today’s newsletter is packed with headline-grabbing moves from China, clever AI tricks, hacker drama, and even a new tool from Google to spot fake videos. So grab your coffee (or something stronger—hey, it’s Friday), let’s dive into what everyone's going to be talking about this weekend!

Summary

Chinese AI & chip startups chase big money on Hong Kong’s stock exchange.

Google’s new tool helps spot AI-generated videos.

Chinese optical chip blows Nvidia’s speed out of the water.

SonicWall hit by zero-day hack—patch ASAP!

France stops a malware attack aiming to hijack a ferry. Talk about real-life Hollywood hacks.

Trump signs law severely limiting US tech investments in China.

AI startup Lovable bags $330M and a unicorn crown.

Scammers use PDF tricks via SMS to steal your data.

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/startups/chinese-ai-and-chip-startups-busily-pursue-hong-kong-ipos

Chinese AI & Chip Startups Eye Hong Kong IPOs

Chinese AI and chip manufacturers are flocking to Hong Kong for fresh IPO funding, following hot launches like Moore Threads and MetaX. GigaDevice is next in line, having just cleared listing reviews. This could mean a Hong Kong IPO revival, attracting global investors and solidifying the city as a tech finance powerhouse. Eyes on the prize: China's tech scene isn’t slowing down!

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/artificial-intelligence/google-releases-tool-that-identifies-ai-generated-videos

Google Unveils Tool to Sniff Out AI-Made Videos

Google's new Gemini-powered tool can instantly verify if a video was made with its AI by checking an invisible SynthID watermark. It’s free, takes seconds, and might save you from reposting the next deepfake disaster. Caveat: right now, it only works for videos made inside Google’s own AI system—not YouTube yet. Baby steps, but game-changer for digital trust!

China overtakes AI & chips, Google fights deepfakes + Zero-day panic!

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Chinese AI & Chip Startups Eye Hong Kong IPOs

Google Unveils Tool to Sniff Out AI-Made Videos

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Chinese Scientists Build AI Optical Chip 100x Faster than Nvidia

Zero-Day Panic: SonicWall Devices Under Attack

France Busts Suspicious Ferry Malware Attack

Trump Signs Law Clamping Down on Tech Investments in China

AI Startup ‘Lovable’ Becomes Unicorn after $330M Seed

SMS Phishing: Scammers Use Sneaky PDFs