EP-130 Export Restrictions Expand 🔒, Asml’s Market Jolt 📉, Apple’s Ipad Mini Debut 📱

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, october 16th! explore the latest in technology and industry updates:

• ai chip restrictions: discussions at the white house about extending export restrictions on advanced ai chips from nvidia and amd to persian gulf nations, affecting saudi arabia and the uae's ai investments.
• asml stock plunge: semiconductor maker asml's stock drops 16% after a disappointing financial forecast is accidentally released early, highlighting weaker chinese sales due to export restrictions.
• apple's ipad mini reveal: apple introduces a new ipad mini with an a17 pro processor, available for preorder at $499, continuing the ipad lineup's growth momentum.
• video game voice actor negotiations: potential progress in the sag-aftra strike as talks with video game publishers are set to resume, focusing on ai-driven voice and motion performance protections.
• amd & intel's x86 coalition: collaboration with tech giants to protect the x86 architecture against the rise of arm chips, ensuring consistency and compatibility in the tech market.

stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!