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Tech Giants Face Arctic Chill, Trump Data Demands

Finland to Build Icebreakers for the U.S. Amid Arctic Competition

Finland is set to construct new icebreakers for the United States as competition in the Arctic intensifies, according to Euronews. The deal highlights Finland's expertise in icebreaking technology. The partnership has raised concerns regarding U.S. interest in Greenland and strained relations between the European Union and the U.S.

Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, the tech community is facing challenges as U.S. immigration agents have escalated their crackdown in the city, resulting in multiple deaths, including at least two U.S. citizens, TechCrunch reported. Eight Minneapolis-based founders and investors told TechCrunch that they have largely paused their work to focus on community support, volunteering, and providing food assistance. Scott Burns, an investor in the area, noted the widespread fatigue and increased community engagement, stating, "There's a lot of commonality between how a teacher is reacting right now and how a tech professional is reacting."

In other tech news, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced at the Cisco AI Summit on Tuesday that the company will begin producing graphics processing units (GPUs), a market currently dominated by Nvidia, according to TechCrunch. GPUs are specialized processors used for gaming and artificial intelligence training. Kevork Kechichian, the executive vice president and general manager of Intel's data center group, will oversee the project. Kechichian was hired in September as part of a wave of new engineering hires.

TechCrunch also reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been using administrative subpoenas to demand tech companies hand over user information about critics of the Trump administration. These subpoenas have targeted individuals running anonymous Instagram accounts that share information about ICE immigration raids and those who have criticized Trump officials or protested government policies. Unlike judicial subpoenas, administrative subpoenas are issued by federal agencies without requiring a judge's authorization based on evidence of a crime.

Looking ahead, TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200, the early-stage startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, is preparing for its next event. The program, which selects 200 startups from thousands of applicants, offers visibility, access to investors, and growth opportunities. Applications for the next cohort are expected to open this month.

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