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1. Google launches Nano Banana Pro, an updated AI image generator powered by Gemini 3

   The original Nano Banana rolled out in August and went viral in a social media trend that turned selfies into 3D figurines.

2. U.S. greenlights AI chip exports to Gulf tech giants after Saudi Crown Prince's Washington visit

   The approval marks a major reversal for the U.S., which had previously balked at the idea of direct exports to state-backed AI companies in the Gulf.

3. Nvidia earnings takeaways: Bubble talk, 'half a trillion' forecast and China orders

   CEO Jensen Huang sounded confident in the company's products and bullish on the company's outlook during a call with analysts.

4. Waymo to begin manual drives in Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans, aims to open service in 2026

   If Waymo does begin operating in those markets next year, that would bring the robotaxi company's list of 2026 planned expansions to 15 cities.

5. Nvidia's earnings blowout, Walmart's outlook, Fed minutes and more in Morning Squawk

   Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

6. Global tech stocks climb as Nvidia results spark relief rally soothing AI bubble concerns

   Nvidia's strong third-quarter earnings come as appetite for AI appeared to be cooling.

7. Nvidia stock pops 4% after blowout earnings, strong forecast

   The AI chipmaker's strong quarterly earnings have boosted global AI stocks.

8. ‘Robotaxi has reached a tipping point’: Baidu, Nvidia leaders see momentum as competition rises

   Global tech executives in recent weeks have proclaimed the robotaxi industry is finally near an inflection point.

9. Nvidia's beat and raise should wow even its most hardened critics, and the stock soars

   Talk about a strong showing.

10. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejects talk of AI bubble: 'We see something very different'

    During Nvidia's quarterly earnings call, CEO Jensen Huang offered a three-pronged argument to suggest that AI isn't a bubble.