US AI Chips to China? Huawei's Rise, DeepSeek, and China's Tech Future | Silk and Steel
The US considers lifting the ban on NVIDIA's H200 AI chips to Chinaâwhat does this really mean? Returning expert TP Huang joins Carl Zha for a deep dive into the state of Chinese AI and semiconductors. We break down the potential impact of H200, why Huawei's Ascend chips are the real story, and how companies like DeepSeek are pioneering the future. From the battle for compute supremacy to robotics and the race for AGI, this is an unmissable update on the technological cold war.đ TP Huang on Social Media:X (Twitter): @TPHuang https://x.com/tphuangSubstack: TPHuang's Newsletter https://tphuang.substack.com/âș Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Liveâș [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/âș [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/âș [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:âș X: https://x.com/ukcolumnâș Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumnâș Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtractsâș Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news0:00 - Welcome Back & The H200 News1:45 - Why the US Might Unban NVIDIA Chips4:20 - China's Cautious Assessment & Domestic Supply7:10 - The Huawei & DeepSeek Software Partnership10:35 - Adoption of Huawei Chips: Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu14:00 - Chinese AI Models: DeepSeek, Qwen, & Kimi16:30 - Is Chinese AI Behind the US? The State of the Race20:00 - The Power of Open Source & Cost Advantages23:00 - China's Compute & Semiconductor Roadmap27:00 - "East Data, West Compute" & Energy Grid Advantage30:00 - US Infrastructure Constraints: Grid, Copper, & Supply Chain33:00 - How Close Are We to AGI?37:00 - The Real AI Use Case: "AI Slop" vs. Productivity40:00 - Robotics: Humanoids, Home Bots, & China's Lead45:00 - China's Semiconductor Breakthrough Timeline (Memory & Logic)50:00 - The Foundation: Cross-Industry Tech Spillover54:00 - Why China is Optimistic: R&D, Focus, and Western Distractions57:00 - The NVIDIA & AI Investment Bubble1:00:00 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find TP Huang
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UK Column News - 15th December 2025
UK Column News - 15th December 2025âș Subscribe to the UK Column YouTube channel âș https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeBrian Gerrish, Ben Rubin and Sandi Adams with today's UK Column News. âș Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Liveâș [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/âș [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/âș [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:âș X: https://x.com/ukcolumnâș Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumnâș Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtractsâș Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_newsChapters01:50 Bondi Shooting: The BBCâs amazing coincidence 06:10 Christian Persecution: The marginalisation of faith 15:02 Business of War: Those in charge of the future25:20 Digital ID: Report from London protest31:04 Check out our website and support our work 33:26 Violence Against Women: Government ignores men and children45:06 Ladies in Red: Fabian policy is government policy50:55 Cloward Piven Strategy: Crisis of welfare reliance 59:10 Vibe Coding: Word of the year01:00:02 Road Trip! The UKC team on location
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Why You Should Speak Freely (Almost) Always | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
This conversation between Jerm, Mike and Charles delves into the complexities of censorship and freedom of speech to emphasise the psychological aspects of self-censorship and the societal impacts of communication breakdown.They discuss dangers of using labels, the role of digital privacy, and how it is important to maintain decency in discourse.They also explore how censorship can lead to mental health issues and the need for open dialogue to bridge divides in society.âș Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Liveâș [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/âș [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/âș [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:âș X: https://x.com/ukcolumnâș Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumnâș Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtractsâș Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news
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Venezuela on the Brink? The Truth from Caracas with Diego Sequeira
What is really happening in Venezuela right now? As the US ratchets up aggressive rhetoric and military posturing in the Caribbean, we cut through the propaganda to get a ground-level report. Returning guest Diego Sequeira, a Venezuelan journalist based in Caracas, joins host Carl Czar to discuss daily life under the threat of intervention, the shifting narratives in Washington, and what the ominous "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine means for Latin America's future.RESOURCES & LINKS:đ° Follow Diego Sequeira & Mission Verdad:âą Main Site: MissionVerdad.com (Spanish)âą Twitter/X: @DiegoSequeiraâą Telegram: Mission Verdad Channelđ Concepts & Figures Mentioned:âą The "Trump Corollary" & Monroe Doctrineâą Operation Southern Spearâą Think Tanks: The "Anti-Cuban Industrial Complex"âą Authors: Emmanuel Todd (The Defeat of the West), John Mearsheimer, Walter BenjaminCALL TO ACTION & SOCIALS:đŹ We want to hear from you! What surprised you most about the situation on the ground in Venezuela? Do you think the US public is aware of the war crimes being committed in the Caribbean? Let us know in the comments below!đ If you found this insider perspective valuable, please hit the LIKE button. It helps the algorithm share the show with others seeking truth beyond the headlines.TAGS:#Venezuela #MonroeDoctrine #Geopolitics, #LatinAmericaâș Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Liveâș [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/âș [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/âș [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:âș X: https://x.com/ukcolumnâș Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumnâș Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtractsâș Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_newsCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:40 Life in Caracas06:15 The Shifting Narrative11:40 AI Propaganda & War Crimes18:45 US National Security Strategy26:30 The "Florida Factor"34:50 Economic Warfare40:00 The "Trump Corollary"45:10 AI & Digital Warfare51:30 Covert Ops Risk57:45 Attack on Airspace01:04:20 The Bigger Picture01:07:30 Final Thoughts
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UK Column News â 12 December 2025
Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with today's UK Column News.âș Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Liveâș [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/âș [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/âș [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:âș X: https://x.com/ukcolumnâș Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumnâș Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtractsâș Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news00:00 Introduction.00:42 Flu! Mass BBC hysteria. But weâre not falling for it.03:56 Skripal, What Didnât Happen: Analysis of our UKC Novichok event in Salisbury. With special guest Tim Norman15:22 US National Security Strategy: Canât make up its mind what its trying to say24:10 Venezuela: Tanker seizure is act of war28:42 Check out UKCâs website and support our work:29:45 Censorship: Free speech for all on the web. Even the ones you donât like. Featuring comment and analysis from special guest Basil Valentine39:19 Filton Six: Hunger strike continues as trial goes on. Including summary of prosecution case from Craig Murray47:10 Israel: Drones, Palantir and UK spy-mission flyovers. With more comment from Basil
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