Maduro pleads not guilty, Nvidia's robotaxi play, JPMorgan's 'secret sauce' and more in Morning Squawk

Group 1 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are facing U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism and money laundering [1] - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari indicated that interest rates may not need to decrease significantly, suggesting the current monetary policy has not been tight enough [2][3] - On the labor front, Kashkari noted that artificial intelligence is slowing hiring among large companies while enhancing productivity [4] Group 2 - General Motors reported a 5.5% annual increase in U.S. sales for 2025, outperforming the broader sector expected to rise by only 2% [5] - Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, experienced a 3.3% decline in sales, although its Jeep brand saw sales growth for the first time since 2018 [6] - Electric vehicle maker Lucid reported a 55% increase in deliveries for 2025, driven by a 70% annual increase in the fourth quarter [6] Group 3 - Nvidia is exploring the robotaxi market, collaborating with operators to utilize its AI chips and software in autonomous vehicle fleets as early as next year [9][10] - JPMorgan launched a new initiative called "Special Advisory Services" to provide clients with insights on various topics, initially free of charge [10][11]