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BBC 1Xtra DJ Day Day adds urban mixes to Birmingham school timetable

John Bray

BBC News, Birmingham

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DJ Day Day met student Muslima who drew this image of him to mark his visit

Just half an hour after broadcasting live across the UK, a BBC radio presenter found himself in a dance studio at a Birmingham secondary school looking to inspire the next generation.

BBC Radio 1Xtra’s daytime presenter DJ Day Day travelled the four miles from the BBC’s Mailbox studios to Holy Trinity Catholic School in Small Heath to run a DJ workshop.

His visit was part of art teacher James Bennett’s Hip Hop Healing programme, where he uses hip-hop, art and dance to engage his students.

The young people are working on a series of performances, which will be presented to the rest of the school on the last day of term on Friday.

DJ Day Day began working as a DJ in 2009 and joined BBC 1Xtra last year

“I have a lot of younger people around me, my nephews, my nieces, not necessarily academically smart, but I can see the potential within them,” said DJ Day Day.

“And some kids, they learn in different ways. Music is definitely something they can learn from.

“And when I was in school, I did a DJ workshop and I guess that was the beginning for me, so I could be that person for somebody here today.”

School rappers will perform Trinity Bop for their fellow students next week – they worked with professional rappers Trappy, Sox and Ess 2 Mad

Students rehearsed for next week’s end-of-term performance by dancing to music played by DJ Day Day

Beatboxer Chonky Beats, from Tamworth, helped a group of students work on their planned performance in Small Heath on Friday

Asked if he could be seen as a role model, DJ Day Day said the thought made him “feel good”.

“It’s important to have role models and somebody to look up to,” he said.

“I’m from Birmingham so it’s important for me to come up and try to inspire.

“We are in an age where you don’t necessarily need to be a doctor or a lawyer or traditional things. You can be a DJ or a radio presenter and still do well for yourself.

“If I’m able to encourage people to get into the creative fields, that’s my main objective.”

Jack Irving taught students at the workshop, with art student Muslima producing a portrait of the Nuneaton-based DJ

Art teacher James Bennett (left) said the visit was a “special day” and he was grateful to DJ Day Day

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July 14, 2025
NBA 2K26 Summer League: Madsen heats up off bench, Warriors best Jazz

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LAS VEGAS — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Utah Jazz, 103-93, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday.

A 23-14 first quarter set the foundation for this Warriors win, helping maintain the lead for all but two minutes in this game. Golden State got their lead up to 17 points at times without trailing for the entirety of the second half. The Warriors dominated down low, out-rebounding the Jazz 47-33. Golden State also shot 84 percent from the free-throw line (27-of-32) while Utah connected on just 59 percent (10-of-17).

The Warriors (1-1) were led by Gabe Madsen, who provided 22 points across 17 minutes off the bench. Alex Toohey tallied 15 points, five rebounds and two assists. Jaden Shackelford had 12 points, two rebounds and two assists. Chris Manon led the bench with 13 points, five rebounds, three blocks and three assists.

The Jazz (0-2) were led by Cody Williams, who collected 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. Kyle Filipowski finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Cameron McGriff compiled 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Max Abmas led the bench with 10 points and three assists.

Utah plays again on Monday, squaring off against the San Antonio Spurs. As for Golden State, they match up with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for their next outing.

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July 14, 2025
Saturn and Juno are stationary
Whether you want to observe in the morning or evening, the solar system has something for you today as two worlds reach their stationary point.
In the morning sky, Saturn stands high as it comes to a stationary point in Pisces. Credit: Stellarium/USGS/Celestia/Clementine
Saturn is visible in the southeast before sunrise.

Neptune is close to Saturn and visible through binoculars or a telescope.

Asteroid Juno is visible in the southwest after sunset.

Juno’s motion will change direction today.
Saturn stands stationary amid the stars of Pisces at 4 A.M. EDT. It is followed two hours later by asteroid 3 Juno, which reaches its stationary point in Libra at 6 A.M. EDT.

Only Saturn is visible in the morning sky, while Juno is up after sunset. Starting in the morning, look for magnitude 0.9 Saturn 40° high in the southeast two hours before sunrise. It hangs to the lower left of the Circlet in Pisces. Just 1° to Saturn’s north is magnitude 7.7 Neptune, visible together with the ringed planet in binoculars or a telescope. Neptune will appear as a faint, “flat” star with a bluish or grayish tinge. Saturn’s motion has been keeping it relatively the same distance from Neptune for the first half of the month; now, the ringed planet will begin moving retrograde, pulling slowly away from Neptune as it slides southwest relative to the background stars. However, Saturn and Neptune will still remain within about 1° of each other through the rest of the month.

Through a telescope, you’ll also spot Saturn’s stunning ring system and likely easily find its mid-8th-magnitude moon, Titan, some 3’ east of the planet. Take note, as that moon will close in on Saturn by the end of the week and its shadow will transit the gas giant’s cloud tops.

Evening observers can look for 11th-magnitude Juno in far northern Libra, near the border of the Balance and Serpens Caput. Wait until full dark — by 10:30 P.M. local daylight time, Juno is still 40° high in the southwest, about 7.1° north of magnitude 2.6 Zubenesch (Beta Librae). Note that Juno is just 16’ southwest of a brighter, 7th-magnitude field star, and 5’ southwest of a second field star that is roughly the same magnitude as the main-belt world.

Today marks the end of Juno’s retrograde (westward) motion, and it will now start slowly sliding southeast of its current position. It will cross the boundary into Serpens by the 23rd.

Sunrise: 5:44 A.M.
Sunset: 8:28 P.M.
Moonrise: 10:56 P.M.
Moonset: 9:38 A.M.
Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (84%)
*Times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset are given in local time from 40° N 90° W. The Moon’s illumination is given at 12 P.M. local time from the same location.

For a look ahead at more upcoming sky events, check out our full Sky This Week column.
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July 14, 2025
Goodbye to Syd, celebrating Marcus and RIAT starts

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We will be saying goodbye to a cricketing legend this week, exploring planes and celebrating a West Country footballing hero.

Here’s our picks of what to watch out for.

Saying goodbye to Syd Lawrence

We say goodbye to one of the West of England’s most well-known sporting legends on Friday.

Syd Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2024.

Earlier this month, the 61-year-old, from Gloucester, said he was “incredibly proud” to be appointed an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to cricket.

His funeral is due to take place in Bristol on Friday.

Air tattoo gets started

Thousands of people will be heading to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

The annual event held at RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire, hosts hundreds of aircraft from around the world.

RIAT is one of the biggest military air shows in the world, hosting the latest technology in aviation, with previous displays from the Red Arrows and Concorde, as well as celebrity appearances from the likes of Hollywood film star Tom Cruise and the royal family.

Match for Marcus

Marcus Stewart left his Yeovil Town coaching role recently because he did not feel he would be able to “physically do the job” as his motor neurone disease (MND) progresses.

This weekend, Yeovil take on another of his former clubs, Bristol Rovers, in a Match for Marcus.

It is a celebration of his career with the match is scheduled for 1500 BST at Huish Park on Saturday, 19 July.

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July 14, 2025
A year into turnaround, Burberry investors see progress

By Helen Reid

LONDON (Reuters) -A year after Josh Schulman became Burberry’s CEO with a mandate to turn the British luxury brand around, investors say they’re pleased with early signs of recovery even though sales are still falling.

Burberry, known for its trademark trench coats and check pattern scarves, is in the early stages of a reboot as Schulman tries to reverse the group’s years of underperformance and return sales and profit to growth.

Analysts expect the group to report on Friday that comparable retail sales fell 3% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, according to a consensus provided by Burberry. That would mark an improvement from a 6% fall in the January-March period.

Burberry issued a string of profit warnings under previous CEO Jonathan Akeroyd, and Schulman after taking over said the brand had lost its focus on outerwear and recognisable British references, and had strayed too far into a “niche aesthetic”.

Its shares are up around 63% since Schulman took the helm, outperforming luxury peers, and analysts have grown more upbeat in recent weeks, with HSBC saying Burberry has the opportunity to gain market share from rivals.

“We are seeing the improvement in terms of the product range, pricing, marketing, and there are early signs that is leading to a pickup in sales – but it’s early days still,” said Dan Carter, a member of the investment team at Phoenix Asset Management Partners in London.

Burberry’s marketing under Schulman has drawn on its association with British heritage, but in a way that is also contemporary, Carter added.

Burberry typically makes more of its revenue in the autumn/winter season. However, it has been trying to tap into key events of the British summertime, with its most recent “Burberry Festival” campaign timed to coincide with Glastonbury music festival.

The campaign featured hip-hop artist Loyle Carner and music producer Goldie, as well as model Cara Delevingne sitting in a pit of mud in Burberry rain boots, in a nod to Glastonbury’s unpredictable weather.

“They’re a brand that is focusing on outerwear and protection against the weather… so to try and stretch that through the year makes sense,” said Carter.

As part of its turnaround, Burberry announced in May it would cut a fifth of its global workforce, a radical cost-cutting move that investors have welcomed.

LESS EXPENSIVE BAGS, MORE HIGH-END TRENCHES

The brand has moved away from high-priced bags and brought in more affordable models like its recently launched Cotswold range, priced at 1,490 pounds to 1,890 pounds ($2,012.99 to $2,553.39), and the 850-pound Horseshoe crossbody bag – driving its average bag price down by 9% since the start of October last year, according to pricing analysis by Luxurynsight.

“They’re kind of trying to thread the needle of being luxury while shifting the assortment down a little bit,” said Brett Sharoni, senior analyst at Pzena Investment Management in New York, which owns shares in Burberry.

“We had been engaging with Burberry for over a year before we ended up buying – and one of our big pieces of feedback to them was, you know, you don’t really have a right to sell handbags for $3,000,” he said.

Burberry has, though, brought in some higher-priced outerwear products such as a 115,000 yuan ($16,044.65) corduroy trench coat in China, Luxurynsight found, and has broadened its range of outerwear products by 22% since the start of October last year.

Yumi Shin, chief merchandising officer at New York department store Bergdorf Goodman, said she supports the emphasis on the brand’s trademark products, like the classic trench coat and winter accessories.

“We’re continuing to feel optimistic about Burberry’s transformation under Josh’s leadership,” said Shin. “Josh has a merchant’s mindset and understands the necessity to balance fashion and function on the shop floor.”

($1 = 0.7402 pounds)

($1 = 7.1675 Chinese yuan renminbi)

(Reporting by Helen Reid; Editing by Josephine Mason and Susan Fenton)

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July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 — StarDate Online

Only about one in five Americans was born before the “Mars Era” – before the first spacecraft visited the Red Planet. That first encounter took place 60 years ago today, beginning six decades of Mars exploration.

Mariner 4 was launched in late 1964. A sister craft had failed. And early Soviet efforts failed as well. That inspired jokes about a “great galactic ghoul” eating Mars-bound probes.

Mariner 4 had eluded the ghoul for seven months. AUDIO: Then, July 14th: Encounter Day. This is Mariner control. All systems are green. And as this NASA film explained, they stayed green. AUDIO: The shutter is operating, the TV sees the planet, the recorder is working.

Mariner skimmed just 6100 miles from Mars. It snapped 21 pictures. The images depicted a landscape of craters and volcanic plains. They made Mars look like a dead planet.

Yet Mars exploration continued. Later missions revealed that Mariner 4 was unlucky – it scanned an unusually desolate strip. Today, we know that Mars has an active atmosphere. Ice lurks just below its surface. And it once was warm and wet, with rivers flowing across its surface, perhaps filling a giant ocean – making Mars a possible home for life.

Today, a half-dozen orbiters and rovers are exploring the planet. And others are being planned – extending a legacy of exploration that began six decades ago.

Script by Damond Benningfield

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July 14, 2025
‘My three-year-old daughter won’t let me wash her hair … I’m not sure what to do’ – The Irish Times
Question

My three-year-old girl can freak out when we try to wash her hair. She can be playing happily in the bath water with her toys, but the minute I try to wash her hair, she can get distressed and try to get out of the bath.

I once tried to force the issue and wash her hair. That was a mistake as she got really upset and her hair didn’t really get done. Now she is reluctant to even get into the bath. I am not sure what to do next. I have to wash her hair at some point. She has always been a difficult enough child – she cried a lot as a baby and was hard to settle at night. She is really sensitive and is easily upset and has lots of fears.

She is similar to her six-year-old cousin and my sister told me she got diagnosed as autistic a few weeks ago. This makes me wonder about my own girl, though my main focus is trying to find a way to get her hair washed.

Answer

Many young children find it distressing to have their hair washed and there can be lots of different reasons for this. Some hate the sensory experience of water running through their hair, or the sensation of their scalp being massaged or the smell and texture of the shampoo. Some might have a specific phobia related to hair washing such as a fear of water/shampoo getting in their eyes, or falling backwards when their head is tilted. This fear may have been caused a by a previous traumatic experience in the bath which now gets triggered even at the prospect of hair washing.

The specific fears and sensory sensitivities that might underpin your daughter’s reaction to hair washing do occur much more frequently for autistic children and this is something you may wish to consider now or as she gets older. However, with or without a diagnosis there are many practical ways you can compassionately help your daughter tolerate hair washing.

Though tempting to do as a parent, “pushing through” with hair washing (or any other physical task) when a child is agitated or distressed can be problematic as it can create traumatic association and make the child more fearful than before. Instead it is important to first empathically understand what is going on for your daughter so you can then choose a more thoughtful and compassionate response.

For example, what specifically is causing her distress?

Take time to observe closely and reflect about what is going on for her. Is it a sensory issue, a phobia or both? It is good that she enjoys splashing in the bath with her toys which means that she likes the sensory experience of sitting in the bath and does not have a specific fear of water. This is something you can build upon. Below are some of common solutions that might help:
- Change the shampoo to one that is extra gentle or has a different scent or texture. Let your daughter play with the shampoo first to see if she likes it.
- If she is worried about water going in her eyes, consider using a shampoo visor or wearing goggles, or using a jug with a slow-flow lip.
- If she is distressed about her head going backwards, consider washing her hair with her head lying forwards
- Away from the bath, explore what touch she likes on her hair and on her scalp. Maybe she likes light caresses and dislikes a heavier scrub, or maybe it is the other way round. Make a game of it and take turns touching each other’s head and hair to see what she likes.
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Reintroduce hair washing slowly and gradually. This might mean that you:
1. Start with playing with water and toys in the bath and avoid hair washing – you might do this a few times so she rebuilds up her fun association with washing.
2. Next, let her wash her doll’s hair using the shampoo you might use with her. Closely observe how she washes the doll’s hair as this will give you clues as to how she would like her own hair done.
3. Let her see you washing your own hair, with you describing the steps and what you like. Listen carefully to what she says as she watches, which might reveal her own preferences.
4. Ask her to help you wash your hair and see if you can make this into a fun game, which might become a turn-taking game when she is ready.
5. With her permission, start washing part of her hair – maybe the ends or one side only. Progress slowly (perhaps over several attempts) to wash more hair and clean her scalp. Closely tune into what she can tolerate and go at her pace.
Remember to go slow at her pace, inviting her to be in control and make choices where possible.
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July 14, 2025
Starwatch: use the moon to find Saturn before its pirouette in the sky | Saturn

The moon will help us track down Saturn, the sixth planet in the solar system, this week. Currently residing in the constellation of Pisces, the fishes, Saturn is gradually building in brightness as the Earth’s orbit is carrying the two planets closer together. This year, the closest approach between them will occur on 21 September.

In the meantime, the moon can be useful as your guide to locate Saturn and then watch it over the coming months as the planet performs a lazy pirouette in the sky, known as retrograde motion. This is an optical illusion caused by our changing line of sight to the planet as Earth overtakes it on the inside.

The chart shows the view looking east from London on 16 July at midnight BST, soon after the moon and Saturn have risen.

The moon will be almost 20 days old and in its waning gibbous phase, rising later each night. Just over 72% of the moon’s visible surface will be illuminated on this night, and it will be 373,842km away from Earth. Saturn, on the other hand, will be 1,368m km away.

The conjunction will be easily visible from the southern hemisphere.

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July 14, 2025
The Garmin chartplotter + 7 other options
Your buying guide for electronic navigation, featuring the Garmin chartplotter and models from Raymarine, B and G, Simrad, and more
Ali Wood weighs in on the Garmin chartplotter and other electronic navigation options from Furuno, Raymarine, B&G, Lowrance, Simrad, and Orca.

Furuno

Furuno NAVNet TZtouch3 plotter. Photo: Foruno.

Furuno’s NAVNet TZtouch 3 range is available in 10in and 13in screens. An ‘XL’ version is available in 16, 22 and 24in all-glass MFDs. ‘Hybrid control’ means you can edge-swipe and tap for the menu, or use buttons in rough sea conditions.

The TZ Cloud app means you can plan routes at home, which are then automatically saved to the MFD, or you can buy and update charts directly from the MFD as long as you have internet access.

The TZtouch 3 comes with a built-in fish finder with side scan. It can be linked with autopilots, AIS, GPS, sat compasses, and transducers for depth speed and temperature, and you can monitor engine data and other custom instrument data.

Raymarine

Raymarine AxiomXL and the AR200 augmented reality marine camera. Photo: Raymarine.

The Element S is Raymarine’s entry-level model, and the Element HV is the HyperVision sonar version of this. You then progress up to the Axiom+ with Lighthouse 4 software, giving you greater connectivity to use the display as a chartplotter, sonar, radar, autopilot, engine integration and more; the Axiom+ also has higher processing power, and touchscreen usage.

Next up the ladder, the Axiom 2 Pro brings HybridTouch technology to the interface, which is a benefit on rough passages and on outdoor spray-covered areas. This product is most popular with the sailing market, and also features advanced sailing integration such as polars and dynamic laylines, race timers etc.

At the top of the range is the Axiom 2 XL, which is the most powerful processing unit with superior networking. Raymarine’s Lighthouse software can be integrated with everything from lighting to Netflix and Spotify, so you can control your yacht’s electronic eco-system from the display.

B&G

B&G Zeus is popular with both cruising and racing sailors. Photo: B&G.

B&G caters specifically for sailors and its entry-level Vulcan MFDs (7in and 9in) are easy-to-use multi-touch displays, and have dedicated sailing features for cruising or racing known as SailSteer, SailingTime, RacePanel and Laylines. It can be linked with radar, sonar and other instrument displays as well as the autopilot.

As you go up the range, the new Zeus SR, suitable for cruising and racing, is available in 10, 12 and 16in screens, and has an 8-core processor.

Lowrance

Lowrance Eagle 5 is great for fishermen. Photo: Lowrance.

The Eagle 5 isn’t a full MFD but comes preloaded with a worldwide base map; you’ll need to buy local cartography from C-Map or Navionics.

The small display and low power draw (280mA at 12 V DC with full backlight) make it an option for smaller boats and kayaks. FishReveal on DownScan, means anglers can identify fish separately from weeds and structures, while TripleShot provides side and underwater views of the seabed.

You don’t get the option to connect it to other electronics for wind and tidal overlays, radar, AIS, etc. For this, you’re looking at the Lowrance HDS Multifunction Display range in 9, 10, 12 and 16in displays.

Garmin chartplotter

Garmin ActiveCaptain app on a smartphone. Photo: Garmin.

If you just want a marine handheld GPS with charts, Garmin chartplotter model GPSMAP 79s ticks the box. This uses AA batteries and has 19 hours battery life when using just GPS. It’s rugged, water- and shock-resistant and works with Garmin’s BlueChart charts.

For MFDs, Garmin has options in 7, 9, 12 and 16in screen sizes. The touchscreen GPSMAP 723 has built-in tide tables and is compatible with several different charts. As with other MFDs, it will support AIS, DSC, sonar as well as sailing features such as laylines and start-line guidance.

Using built-in wifi the MFD can be paired with your phone or tablet via the ActiveCaptain app, which allows you to remotely plan your trips on Navionics and mark waypoints, then automatically see them on your chartplotter.

Simrad

Simrad Cruise 5in display. Photo: Simrad.

Simrad’s button-controlled Cruise range of chartplotters is designed to be simple and intuitive. Available in 5, 7 or 9in display, it’s a chartplotter first and a depth finder second. For course plotting, select full-screen charts, or for a clear view of the bottom, select sonar. Or use the split-screen option for both. This is a standalone unit (not an MFD) that can be mounted inside or outside the boat, and comes with a small transducer.

Simrad also offers a range of MFDs, ranging in screen size, starting with the Simrad GO7 XSR which has sonar, wireless connectivity to smartphones and tablets, giving access to charts, radar and other functionality anywhere on board.

Orca

Orca’s ruggedised tablet, the Display 2, is aimed at boaters who prefer tablets to bespoke plotters. The Display 2 is a waterproof Samsung tablet that runs the Orca app. It pulls in instrument data from the Orca Core, a GPS wifi repeater for instrument data such as wind, depth and log, and plugs into the NMEA backbone.

The Display 2 runs any app from Google Play, so you can toggle with tide and wind, though it requires its own SIM card to work to full effect. You can download charts for offline use. AIS overlay is a core feature, as is radar and it integrates with most autohelms.

Comparing the Garmin chartplotter and other models

Chartplotter jargon buster
- ActiveCaptain (Garmin): an app that talks to your MFD from your mobile device, featuring OneChart (to buy and update charts), GarminHelm (for plotting routes) and Quickdraw Contours (to create maps with contours and depth labels)
- Basemap: scant detail, broad outline of a geographic region. Not for navigation
- Broadband radar: uses continuous transmission of microwaves, unlike traditional pulse radar, for close-range target detection
- DownScan (Lowrance): photo-like images of rocks, trees, bottom composition and other underwater structures directly beneath the boat
- FishReveal (Lowrance): boosts solid sonar returns while minimising weaker ones, resulting in clearly separated large fish targets from smaller baitfish and bait schools
- Forward scan sonar: forward-looking sonar gives a representation of the seabed ahead of the boat, identifying fish, potential hazards like shoals, reefs, or other obstacles
- Hybrid touch: an MFD that combines a touchscreen and physical keypad/ knob controls
- Laylines: a feature that calculates the optimal tacking or gybing angles to reach a windward or downwind mark
- Polars (Raymarine): also known as polar diagrams, these describe how fast a yacht goes at different wind speeds and angles. Modern yachts have a polar diagram or VPP (velocity prediction program) computed from hull shape, weight, rigging and sail setup
- RacePanel (B&G): aimed at racing sailors, this includes a visual of the start line on the chart, a timer, and tactical information for different legs based on wind and tide changes
- SailingTime (B&G): time to waypoint using layline data, rather than straight-line waypoint-to-waypoint route
- SailSteer (B&G): displays sailing data such as headline, wind, laylines and tide on a single screen
- Side scan sonar: images of the sea floor to the side of the vessel
- TripleShot (Lowrance): underwater views to the side and below the boat, all in one transducer
- TruEcho CHIRP (Furuno): fishfinder technology that uses a broadband transducer to transmit a wide range of frequencies.
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July 14, 2025
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang downplays U.S.’ China concerns ahead of trip

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed U.S. fears that his firm’s chips will aid the Chinese military, days ahead of another trip to the country as he attempts to walk a tightrope between Washington and Beijing.

In an interview with CNN aired Sunday, Huang said “we don’t have to worry about” China’s military using U.S.-made technology because “they simply can’t rely on it.”

“It could be limited at any time; not to mention, there’s plenty of computing capacity in China already,” Huang said. “They don’t need Nvidia’s chips, certainly, or American tech stacks in order to build their military,” he added.

The comments were made in reference to years of bipartisan U.S. policy that placed restrictions on semiconductor companies, prohibiting them from selling their most advanced artificial intelligence chips to clients in China.

Huang also repeated past criticisms of the policies, arguing that the tactic of export controls has been counterproductive to the ultimate goal of U.S. tech leadership.

“We want the American tech stack to be the global standard … in order for us to do that, we have to be in search of all the AI developers in the world,” Huang said, adding that half of the world’s AI developers are in China.

That means for America to be an AI leader, U.S. technology has to be available to all markets, including China, he added.

Washington’s latest restrictions on Nvidia’s sales to China were implemented in April and are expected to result in billions in losses for the company. In May, Huang said chip restrictions had already cut Nvidia’s China market share nearly in half.

Huang’s CNN interview came just days before he travels to China for his second trip to the country this year, and as Nvidia is reportedly working on another chip that is compliant with the latest export controls.

Last week, the Nvidia CEO met with U.S. President Donald Trump, and was warned by U.S. lawmakers not to meet with companies connected to China’s military or intelligence bodies, or entities named on America’s restricted export list.

According to Daniel Newman, CEO of tech advisory firm The Futurum Group, Huang’s CNN interview exemplifies how Huang has been threading a needle between Washington and Beijing as it tries to maintain maximum market access.

“He needs to walk a proverbial tightrope to make sure that he doesn’t rattle the Trump administration,” Newman said, adding that he also wants to be in a position for China to invest in Nvidia technology if and when the policy provides a better climate to do so.

But that’s not to say that his downplaying of Washington’s concerns is valid, according to Newman. “I think it’s hard to completely accept the idea that China couldn’t use Nvidia’s most advanced technologies for military use.”

He added that he would expect Nvidia’s technology to be at the core of any country’s AI training, including for use in the development of advanced weaponry.

A U.S. official told Reuters last month that China’s large language model startup DeepSeek — which says it used Nvidia chips to train its models — was supporting China’s military and intelligence operations.

On Sunday, Huang acknowledged there were concerns about DeepSeek’s open-source R1 reasoning model being trained in China but said that there was no evidence that it presents dangers for that reason alone.

Huang complimented the R1 reasoning model, calling it “revolutionary,” and said its open-source nature has empowered startup companies, new industries, and countries to be able to engage in AI.

“The fact of the matter is, [China and the U.S.] are competitors, but we are highly interdependent, and to the extent that we can compete and both aspire to win, it is fine to respect our competitors,” he concluded.

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