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As if a 1-3 start wasn't bad enough, the Baltimore Ravens will now be without Lamar Jackson for this week's game. After missing this entire week of practice, the Ravens confirmed two-time MVP and three-time All-Pro quarterback Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the visiting Houston Texans (1-3) due to the hamstring injury he sustained in last week's loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. It'll be his first start missed due to injury since 2022. Unfortunately for the Ravens, Jackson is far from the only notable player who is out or questionable for Sunday's game. Cornerbacks Marlon Humphery (calf) and Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) plus linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will also miss the game against Houston. Safety Kyle Hamilton (groin), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and receiver Devontez Walker (oblique) are questionable. "We'll be working our way through the week with guys," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said earlier this week. "… We'll get as many guys back as we can, but we're also preparing for not having some guys back. "That's what we'll prepare for, and we'll be ready to go and play our best game of the year." Cooper Rush is slated to start after replacing Jackson a week ago. Off the bench in the Ravens' 37-20 road loss to Kansas City, Rush completed nine of 13 passes for 52 yards without a touchdown or interception. Rush has started 14 of his 40 career games, including eight last season when he filled in for Dak Prescott with the Dallas Cowboys. He is 9-5 as a starter (including 4-4 in 2024), and his experience should help offset some of the myriad concerns that come with Jackson being unavailable. "Cooper is experienced; he's been in these situations before," Harbaugh said. "He's up to speed. He's been with us all the way back to the beginning. He's been in every practice, every meeting. He knows the offense, and he'll be ready to go." While the Texans are catching a break with Jackson sidelined, they still have ample concern for the numerous weapons Rush will have at his disposal. "They're still explosive players that Lamar is getting the football to," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "If Rush has to come in and play, he still has very capable guys to get the ball to. It really doesn't matter to us; we just have to be on the details when it comes to the defense and how we play. "We have to play our style, we have to rep our style every single snap, and we have to be on the details of our job. We have to play with awareness." The Texans earned their first victory last Sunday by blanking the Tennessee Titans 26-0. Rookie running back Woody Marks enjoyed a breakout performance (119 total yards, two touchdowns) against Tennessee and joined fellow rookies Aireontae Ersery, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in offering welcome support for a team that has scuffled scoring thus far this season. "I've seen the guys put their heads down (and) work," Ryans said. "They don't say much at all, but all of those guys … just continue to get better every week. And that's what you're seeing. You're seeing those guys mature right before our eyes. You're seeing them get more opportunities because of the trust that they've shown with the opportunities they've been given. "To see (the potential) come to life quickly here in the first month of the season, it's cool to see where their trajectory is going. We've got some really good young rookies, and they've got a promising future." Texans standout cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday, but practiced in full Friday and has no status designation for the game, meaning he's good to go. Receiver Nico Collins (knee) is also good to go after he was limited Wednesday. The only Houston players out for Sunday are defensive tackles Denico Autry (knee) and Foley Fatukasi (shoulder) and safety Jaylen Reed (knee). –Field Level Media

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UK'S STARMER: HAMAS' ACCEPTANCE OF THE US PEACE PLAN IS A SIGNIFICANT STEP FORWARDS

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THE WEEKEND DAYBOOK FOR FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP Saturday, October 4 through Monday, October 6, 2025 —– The daybook editor is Timothy Ryan (reachable at 202-843-6282 or Tim.Ryan@TR.com or DCDaybook@yahoo.com). Subscribers: For any problems in receiving daybook content, call: 1-833-282-6915 and press 1. Content is intended for guidance purposes only and should not be cited on the record. —– —– Saturday FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) No public events are scheduled. Sunday FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) No public events are scheduled. Monday FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) No public events are scheduled. —– —– The Daybook for first lady Melania Trump October 4-6, 2025 REUTERS

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MILWAUKEE — The well-rested Milwaukee Brewers will turn to ace right-hander Freddy Peralta as they look to snap their playoff drought when they host the archrival Chicago Cubs on Saturday in the opener of the National League Division Series. Former Brewers manager Craig Counsell led the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over San Diego on Thursday in the decisive third game of the wild-card round. It marked Chicago's first playoff series win since 2017. Counsell did not name a Game 1 starter Friday afternoon, saying the Cubs had a couple plans and would make a call after Friday's workout. Peralta (17-6, 2.70 ERA), who led the National League in victories, likely will oppose either right-hander Colin Rea (11-7, 3.95 ERA) or right-hander Javier Assad (4-1, 3.65 ERA) in the first playoff meeting between the Central Division rivals, separated by about 90 miles. "At least from my perspective, kind of being on both sides of it, I think the regular-season matchups are awesome," Counsell said of the rivalry Friday. "It's a lot of fun. A lot of times there's extra energy from fans, and there's fans from both teams in the building. That's always made it a lot of fun." With a first-round bye, the Brewers have been idle since Sunday after securing the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage for the entire postseason with a franchise-record 97 victories. Milwaukee is in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons, but has lost in the wild card each of the last two seasons and has not won a playoff series since the NLDS in 2018. "They've had the best team in baseball this year," Counsell said Thursday of the Brewers. "They feel like they have a chance to play in the World Series with this team. … That's going to be as good as it gets." The Cubs won the regular-season series 7-6, including three of five in the last meeting in Aug. 18-21. Milwaukee was 6 1/2 games behind the Cubs on June 17, but surged to a nine-game lead by Aug. 15. Peralta has not pitched since Sunday in Milwaukee's 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds, when he allowed one run in a two-inning tune-up start. Peralta is 9-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 22 career appearances vs. the Cubs, including 17 starts. He was 3-1 with 3.43 ERA in four starts this against them this season, with 22 strikeouts and 10 walks. "They know me really well, and I know them, too. I know how special they are," Peralta said Friday. "… I think I just need to go out there and compete." Peralta, who made a career-high 33 starts this season, was 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA in five starts in September, but pitched past five innings just once. Rea, who pitched in 58 games (49 starts) with Milwaukee the previous two seasons, was effective down the stretch, going 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA in five outings (four starts) in September, and did not allow a home run in 27 1/3 innings. Assad, who was not on the wild-card roster, was 3-0 with a 3.18 ERA in four games (three starts) in September. Counsell, who managed the Brewers for nine seasons before joining the Cubs in 2024, is Milwaukee's winningest manager with 707 victories. Murphy was the Brewers' bench coach under Counsell, but also was Counsell's college coach at Notre Dame. "I think he probably feels the same way: This isn't about us," Murphy said Friday. "We'll compete, the teams will compete. I don't think it will change us." Murphy also said that injured right-hander Brandon Woodruff, out with a right lat strain, would not pitch in the NLDS. Woodruff, who missed all of 2024 recovering from shoulder surgery, was 7-2 with 3.20 ERA in 12 starts since coming off the injured list in early July. –Jim Hoehn, Field Level Media

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THE REUTERS DAYBOOK Monday, October 6, 2025 —– The daybook editor is Timothy Ryan (reachable at 202-843-6282 or Tim.Ryan@TR.com or DCDaybook@yahoo.com). Subscribers: For any problems in receiving daybook content, call 1-800-435-0101 and hit option 5. Content is intended for guidance purposes only and should not be cited on the record. —– —– PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. VICE PRESIDENT VANCE'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND REPORTS 11:30 a.m.: The Treasury Dept. holds weekly sale of 3-, 6-month bills. 4 p.m.: The USDA issues weekly Crop Progress. +Note: During the government shutdown, the Labor Department, the Commerce Department, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis have stated there will be no economic releases. The USDA is not planning to release weekly U.S. export sales during the shutdown. SUPREME COURT 9:30 a.m.: Releases orders. 10 a.m.: Hears oral arguments in: Villarreal v. Texas. The question presented is: Whether a trial court abridges the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel by prohibiting the defendant and his counsel from discussing the defendant's testimony during an overnight recess. Hears oral arguments in: Berk v. Choy. The question presented is: Whether a Delaware state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal court. CONGRESS THE SENATE Meets at 3 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. the Senate is expected to proceed to up to three roll call votes: the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 2882, the "Democrat Continuing Resolution"; H.R. 5371, the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026"; and the motion to invoke cloture on the en bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S.Res.412. Committees No meetings are scheduled. THE HOUSE Meets at 3 p.m. in a pro forma session. Note: During the ongoing government shutdown, the House is not scheduled to meet for business during the week. Committees No meetings are scheduled. ADVISORIES (JAPAN-POLITICS) ADVISORY — At 8 a.m., the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosts an online forum to discuss "After Ishiba: What's Next for Japanese Politics?" Kristi Govella, associate professor at the University of Oxford; CSIS Japan chair Nicholas Szechenyi; and CSIS Korea chair Victor Cha participate. Contact: Sofia Chavez, 202-775-7317 or SChavez@csis.org Note: Register at https://www.csis.org/events/after-ishiba-whats-next-japanese-politics (CHINA-LATAM-AFRICA) ADVISORY — At 8:30 a.m., the Atlantic Council and the University of Notre Dame's School of Global Affairs hold a webcast of a conference on "Navigating China's Impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa." First of two days Highlights 11 a.m.: A discussion on "China's Impact on Governance and Rights in Latin America." 1 p.m.: A discussion on "China's Impact on Natural Resources and the Environment in Africa." Contact: Travis Horne, 202-778-4993, press@atlanticcouncil.org Note: Register at https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/navigating-chinas-impact-strategies-for-latin-america-and-africa/ (MOLDOVA-ELECTION) ADVISORY — At 9 a.m. ET, the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMFUS) hosts an online forum titled, "After the Ballot: Assessing Moldova's 2025 Parliamentary Elections." Participants include Ion Manole, executive director of Promo-LEX; Polina Panainte, secretary of the Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections; Alina Doroftei, GMF fellow; Laurentiu Plesca, GMF program coordinator; and Sergiu Panainte, GMF deputy regional director for the Black Sea. Contact: 202-683-2608 Note: Register at https://www.gmfus.org/event/after-ballot-assessing-moldovas-2025-parliamentary-elections (TRADE-LEGAL) ADVISORY — At 9 a.m., the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) holds online seminar on U.S. and international trade law and policy. Highlights 9 a.m.: Ryan Majerus, former acting secretary for enforcement and compliance at the International Trade Administration; and Rhonda Schmidtlein, former chair and commissioner at the U.S. International Trade Commission, deliver remarks on "Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Safeguards – Role ITC and Commerce." 9:45 a.m.: Catherine Gibson, deputy assistant U.S. trade representative for minitoring and enforcement; and Nathaniel Halvorson, deputy assistant U.S. trade representative for minitoring and enforcement, deliver remarks on "USTR Role in Monitoring and Enforcement." 10:30 a.m.: Felicia Pullam, former executive director of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Trade Relations delivers remarks on "Export Controls, Sanctions, and Investment Controls." 11:15 a.m.: Kevin Wolf, partner at Akin and former assistant secretary for export administration in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security delivers remarks on "Export Controls, Sanctions, and Investment Controls." Contact: 202-312-1600 or events@wita.org Note: Register at https://www.wita.org/events/2025-wita-virtual-intensive-trade-seminar/ (CHINA-TAIWAN-DEFENSE) ADVISORY — At 9 a.m., the Henry L. Stimson Center hosts an online forum to discuss "Exploring China's Gray Zone Strategy Toward Taiwan." Participants include Pam Kennedy, deputy director of the Stimson Center's China Program; James Siebens, fellow at the Stimson Center's Strategic Foresight Hub; and Kelly Grieco, senior fellow at the Stimson Center's Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy Program. Contact: 202-223-5956, communications@stimson.org or Caitlin Goodman, 202-478-3437 or 202-361-0254, cgoodman@stimson.org Note: Register at https://www.stimson.org/event/chinas-gray-zone-strategy-toward-taiwan/ (USA-SPACE FORCE) ADVISORY — At 10 a.m., the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosts an online forum to discuss "programs and initiatives that deliver a robust and assured command and control for the Space Force and our nation." Shannon Pallone, program executive officer for battle management, command, control, communications and space intel at the Air Force's Space Systems Command; and retired Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton, explorer chair at the Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence, participate. Contact: 703-247-5800, Mitchell@afa.org Note: Postponed to a date TBA. Livestream at https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/events/ms-shannon-pallone/ (USA-DIPLOMACY-RUBIO) ADVISORY — At 12Noon, the Public Diplomacy Council of America hosts an online forum to discuss the "future of state department and public diplomacy" and how the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition "is working to ensure" – in Secretary of State Marco Rubio's words – America is "safer, stronger, and more prosperous." Contact: contact@publicdiplomacy.org Note: Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unprecedented-challenges-future-of-state-department-and-public-diplomacy-tickets-1685877076719. (STATE-CLIMATE) ADVISORY — At 12Noon ET/6 p.m. CEST, Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Europe holds a webcast of a discussion in Bologna, Italy titled, "'Sensing the Climate': How Do International Policy Makers 'Sense' Nature?" Joanne Yao, reader in international relations at Queen Mary, University of London; and Ludovica Chiussi Curzi, senior assistant professor in public international law at the University of Bologna, participate. Location: SAIS Europe, via B. Andreatta 3, Bologna, Italy Contact: Asma Yousef, 771-200-6659, ayousef4@jhu.edu or JohnsHopkinsSAIS@jhu.edu Note: Register at https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VIIZahLuQPKlx8FGwE0n2g#/registration. (TRUMP-CHINA-XI) ADVISORY — At 12:30 p.m., the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosts an online forum to discuss "Possible Outcomes of a Trump-Xi …

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* FEMA says it stopped release of Emergency Management Performance Grants * FEMA says states must provide population data reflecting deportations by Trump administration * Trump has maintained hard-line immigration agenda, sought to cut FEMA funding By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said on Friday it stopped distributing funds for emergency preparedness to states until they provide updated population counts that account for migrants deported since President Donald Trump took office. The emergency preparedness funds put on hold, called emergency management performance grants, help local communities to prepare for disasters. The website for FEMA, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, notes that the program was allocated $319.5 million for fiscal year 2025. The Trump administration has said it will not provide DHS funding to local governments unless they agree to support federal immigration enforcement, end programs that support diversity or that provide benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, and comply with Trump's other executive orders. Trump ordered the Commerce Department in August to begin work on a new census that excludes immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, revisiting a push from his first term that was later rejected by the courts. The Trump administration has maintained a hard-line immigration agenda, which was a key part of Trump's campaign promises, and engaged in a deportation drive that has drawn criticism from human rights advocates. Trump, who took office in January, has also said he wants to gut or abolish FEMA, and has frequently said he wanted states to have primary responsibility for responding to disasters. FEMA has raised concerns about what it calls inflated payments. An agency spokesperson said on Friday the emergency preparedness grant was awarded "based solely on population data." The spokesperson added that recent population shifts, including deportations of immigrants, had created a need for updated data to ensure equitable distribution. "This requirement applies to all states and is unrelated to recent federal court rulings," the spokesperson said. On Tuesday, a federal judge in Rhode Island temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in grant funds for Democratic-led states. CNN reported that states began receiving notices on Tuesday that they must now submit a population certification as of September 30 detailing their methodology and confirming that individuals removed under U.S. immigration laws are not included in the tally. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Ted Hesson and Edmund Klamann)

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THE REUTERS DAYBOOK DIARY FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Friday, October 10, 2025 —– PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. VICE PRESIDENT VANCE'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S SCHEDULE (early schedule) Not immediately available. ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND REPORTS Note: During the government shutdown, the Labor Department, the Commerce Department, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis have stated there will be no economic releases. The USDA is not planning to release weekly U.S. export sales during the shutdown. SUPREME COURT The justices meet for a private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review. CONGRESS THE SENATE Not immediately available. Committees No meetings are scheduled. THE HOUSE During the ongoing government shutdown, the House is not scheduled to meet for business during the week. Committees No meetings are scheduled. ADVISORIES (USA-MEXICO-BUDGET) ADVISORY — At 10 a.m., Inter-American Dialogue (IAD) holds an online forum titled, "From Taxes to Tariffs – What Mexico's 2026 Budget Means for North America." Gustavo Almaraaz Petrie, executive president of Grupo Estrategia Politica; Sofia Ramirez Aguilar, general director of Mexico, como vamos?; Brenda Garcia Flores, partner public policy leader for Latin America at Deloitte; and Veronica Ortiz-Ortega, international political analyst and podcast host of Ventana Politica, participate. Contact: 202-463-2932 or press@thedialogue.org Note: Register at https://thedialogue.org/event/online-event-from-taxes-to-tariffs-what-mexicos-2026-budget-means-for-north-america. GENERAL NEWS EVENTS MORNING No morning events are scheduled. AFTERNOON No afternoon events are scheduled. EVENING 7 p.m. — (DC-COMEDY) EVENT — Events DC hosts the opening night of the "Because They're Funny (BTF)" comedy festival, which runs through Oct. 12. First of three days Location: Arena Stage, 1101 6th St SW Contact: btf@thebrandguild.com Note: For further details, go to: https://www.becausetheyrefunny.com/schedule/ or https://www.becausetheyrefunny.com/jay-pharoah-and-sommore-to-headline-3rd-annual-btf-dc-comedy-festival/. 7 p.m. — (ENVIRONMENT-LITHIUM) FORUM — Politics and Prose Bookstore at the Wharf hosts a book forum with Thea Riofrancos, associate professor of political science at Providence College, author of "Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism." Topics include "the global race for lithium," a "crucial input" in the batteries powering electric vehicles; how "nining lithium is environmentally destructive"; and how "unregulated mining could inflict irreversible harm." Location: Politics and Prose at the Wharf, 610 Water Street SW Contact: 202-364-1919 7:30 p.m. — (USA-BOOKS-LARSON) EVENT — Author Erik Larson appears at George Mason University on Friday night to discuss his newest book titled, "The Demon of Unrest." Location: George Mason University, Harris Theatre 4471 Aquia Creek Lane, Fairfax, Virginia Contact: Kara Oakleaf, 703-993-3986 or kara@fallforthebook.org or Kate Lewis, kate@fallforthebook.org Note: For further details, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/narrating-the-edge-of-disaster-with-erik-larson-tickets-1557485945389?. —– —– The Reuters Daybook October 10, 2025 REUTERS

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(Updates shares in paragraph 12 and adds background in paragraph 11) Oct 3 (Reuters) – Drugmaker AbbVie said on Friday it has lowered its annual profit forecast, after flagging an expected $2.7 billion charge related to in-process research and development (IPR&D) expenses in the third quarter. The Chicago-based company said in a regulatory filing that such expenses may arise from collaborations, licensing deals or asset buys, but are not forecast due to uncertainty around timing and occurrence. It did not specify how the expense was incurred. Including the third-quarter charge, AbbVie now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share between $10.38 and $10.58, compared with the prior range of $11.88 to $12.08. Analysts were expecting full-year adjusted EPS to be $12.02, according to data compiled by LSEG. The company's previous forecast for full-year adjusted earnings, issued on July 31, excluded any IPR&D expenses beyond the second quarter, it said. AbbVie added that the results for the quarter ended Sept. 30 have not been finalized. "There can be no assurance that our final results will not differ from these preliminary estimates," the company said. It forecast third-quarter adjusted EPS in the range of $1.74 to $1.78, including the impact of the IPR&D expense, much lower than the analysts' estimate of $3.27. Separately, AbbVie said earlier this week it began building a $195 million manufacturing plant in North Chicago, Illinois, expected to produce immunology, oncology and neuroscience drugs and be fully operational by 2027. AbbVie has been leaning on newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq to offset declining sales of its blockbuster arthritis treatment Humira, which began facing biosimilar competition in the U.S. in 2023. The company has spent more than $20 billion on acquisitions since then, and plans to spend another $10 billion on expansion in the country over the next decade. Its shares were down marginally in extended trade. (Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed)

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WREXHAM, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Wrexham and Birmingham City had to settle for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw as the so-called Hollywood derby failed to deliver a blockbuster clash in north Wales on Friday. Wrexham, who have enjoyed a stunning rise from minor league soccer to England's second tier under showbiz owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, took the lead early on through George Dobson on a wild night. But Birmingham, for whom NFL quarterback great Tom Brady is a minority stakeholder, recovered to earn a point thanks to a Patrick Roberts' effort seconds after the interval. Birmingham's American co-owner and chairman Tom Wagner braved the elements to watch the game with the away fans but he did not get to celebrate a winner. The draw left Wrexham 14th and Birmingham 11th. Wrexham, who like Birmingham gained automatic promotion from League One last season, are still without a win in five home league games in the Championship. (Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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(Adds background in paragraphs 2 and 7, and analyst comments in paragraphs 4 and 6) By Prakhar Srivastava Oct 3 (Reuters) – AI chip startup Cerebras Systems, which competes with industry leader Nvidia in the booming AI chip market, on Friday filed to withdraw its plans for an initial public offering in the United States, effective immediately. Its withdrawal comes as U.S. IPO activity picks up in recent months, reversing an earlier slowdown caused by trade-policy uncertainty, with recent listings drawing strong investor demand. Cerebras on Tuesday said it raised $1.1 billion in a funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research and Atreides Management, valuing the company at $8.1 billion. "Given that Cerebras just very recently completed a sizeable fund raise, it is of no surprise that they are holding off to pursue the IPO at this time," said Josef Schuster, CEO of IPO research firm IPOX. Last year, Cerebras filed for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The company’s highly anticipated listing was delayed by a U.S. national security review of a $335 million investment by G42, an Abu Dhabi-based cloud computing and AI company. "We believe this is more a company-specific strategic decision and does not tell us anything about the state of U.S. IPO sentiment, which we view as exceptionally strong," Schuster added. Sunnyvale, California-based Cerebras Systems makes high-performance AI chips and systems designed to speed up training and running large AI models, offering faster and cheaper alternatives to traditional GPUs. (Reporting by Prakhar Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)

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