How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
The Daily Star (Economy) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge chips despite US export restrictions
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with a Chinese executive at a Singapore-based company that the United States suspects of smuggling AI microchips into China.
- With chip orders pouring in, Nvidia's market valuation has soared to $4.5 trillion -- currently on par with Apple as the world's two most valuable companies.
- This year Washington eased controls on Nvidia's previously banned -- and less powerful -- "H200" chip, with the United States taking a 25 percent cut of sales.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $4.5 | “With chip orders pouring in, Nvidia's market valuation has soared to $4.5 trillion -- currently on par with Apple as the world's two most valuable companies.” |
Figure | 25 percent | “This year Washington eased controls on Nvidia's previously banned -- and less powerful -- "H200" chip, with the United States taking a 25 percent cut of sales.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
Synonyms: brightness, intellect, wit
“The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge chips despite US export restrictions.”
Man-made; of artifice.
Synonyms: artificious
“The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge chips despite US export restrictions.”
Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
“Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with a Chinese executive at a Singapore-based company that the United States suspects of smuggling AI microchips into China.”
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
“The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge chips despite US export restrictions.”
Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.
“Nvidia designs advanced components originally created to handle 3D visuals in video games, called Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to having an affair, reportedly with a Chinese executive at a Singapore-based company that the United States suspects of smuggling AI microchips into China.
The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge chips despite US export restrictions.
Why are Nvidia chips so important?
Nvidia designs advanced components originally created to handle 3D visuals in video games, called Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
These have the power to crunch colossal amounts of digital data, so are also used at scale to train and run artificial intelligence.
A part of a report by The Daily Star (Economy).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Nvidia designs advanced components originally created to handle _____D visuals in video games, called Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The scandal has focused attention on how China, a major artificial-intelligence power in itself, obtains the cutting-edge _____ despite US export restrictions.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.These have the power to crunch colossal amounts of digital data, so are also used at scale to train and run artificial intelligence.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence may replace many jobs. Is this a reason to worry, or will it create new opportunities? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।