TikTok parent ByteDance has teamed with Singapore‑based Aolani Cloud to acquire NVIDIA's B200 AI processors for use in Malaysia, bypassing U.S. export restrictions. The partnership will provide roughly 36,000 chips and involves a hardware investment exceeding $2.5 billion, aimed at expanding AI research and development beyond China. NVIDIA says the arrangement complies with export rules, while Aolani asserts it follows all regulations and will serve multiple customers across Asia and the globe. Read more →