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Nvidia Under Antitrust Scrutiny

Nvidia Under Antitrust Scrutiny

Tech giant Nvidia is facing growing scrutiny from US regulators. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened two separate antitrust investigations into the company.   Nvidia accounts for 80% of the global AI chip market share. Photo: Yahoo Finance. The first probe centers around Nvidia's April acquisition of Israeli startup Run:ai. The startup specializes in optimizing GPU usage, a technology that could potentially reduce the demand for Nvidia's chips. The DOJ is investigating whether the acquisition was aimed at suppressing competition.   The second investigation focuses on Nvidia's broader market dominance in the AI chip sector. The DOJ is examining…
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American Startup Etched Unveils AI Chip That Outshines Nvidia’s H100 by 20x

American Startup Etched Unveils AI Chip That Outshines Nvidia’s H100 by 20x

Move over, Nvidia H100, there's a new sheriff in town. American startup Etched has sent shockwaves through the AI hardware landscape with the release of their game-changing AI chip, the Sohu. This revolutionary chip boasts a staggering 20 times the performance of Nvidia's current flagship, the H100, specifically designed for processing the ever-evolving world of transformer models. Chip Sohu by Etched. Photo: Etched. Transformer models are the powerhouse architecture behind some of the most impressive advancements in AI, powering tools like ChatGPT and Google's LaMDA. However, their immense processing needs have pushed traditional GPUs to their limits. This is where…
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Beneath the Surface: A Simmering Conflict Between Tech Titans Nvidia and Microsoft

Beneath the Surface: A Simmering Conflict Between Tech Titans Nvidia and Microsoft

While Nvidia basks in the glory of becoming the world's most valuable company, a simmering conflict threatens to disrupt the seemingly harmonious relationship between the chip giant and its long-time partner, Microsoft. This tension underscores the complex and ever-evolving dynamics within the tech industry. Illustration of the server system, in the middle are the Nvidia and Microsoft logos. Photo: Windows Report. At the heart of the issue lies the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI). Both Nvidia and Microsoft are major players, but their approaches and strategies diverge. Nvidia's strength lies in its dominance of the graphics processing unit (GPU)…
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Nvidia becomes the most valuable company in the world

Nvidia becomes the most valuable company in the world

The tech world witnessed a shift in power this week as Nvidia, the graphics chip giant, dethroned Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world. This monumental achievement marks the culmination of Nvidia's impressive rise, fueled by the ever-growing demand for powerful processing in artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attends an event at COMPUTEX forum in Taipei, Taiwan June 4, 2024. Photo: Reuters Nvidia's market capitalization, which reflects the total value of its outstanding shares, surpassed the $3.3 trillion mark, edging past Microsoft's position at the top. This meteoric rise comes after Nvidia's stock…
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Nvidia Soars to New Heights: Market Cap Tops $3 Trillion

Nvidia Soars to New Heights: Market Cap Tops $3 Trillion

The world of tech witnessed a historic milestone on June 5th, 2024, as Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed a staggering $3 trillion. This remarkable achievement solidifies Nvidia's position as one of the most valuable companies in the world, a testament to its dominance in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market and its growing influence in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Jensen Huang - CEO Nvidia. Photo: CNA. The meteoric rise of Nvidia can be attributed to several factors. The ongoing demand for high-performance GPUs from gamers and professionals alike has fueled significant growth. Furthermore, Nvidia's cutting-edge AI technology has found…
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The Chip Shot Heard Around the World: Nvidia and Huawei Battle for Dominance

The Chip Shot Heard Around the World: Nvidia and Huawei Battle for Dominance

The global chip shortage may be easing, but a new battleground is emerging: the fight for chipmaking supremacy between tech titans Nvidia and Huawei. This isn't just a corporate duel; it has geopolitical implications that could reshape the future of the semiconductor industry. Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California pictured on February 15, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg. Nvidia's Reign and Huawei's Rise Nvidia, the undisputed leader in graphics processing units (GPUs), has long powered the gaming and AI revolution. Their high-performance chips are the backbone of data centers and fuel the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence. However, a new challenger has emerged…
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Nvidia’s Huang Surges into Chip Billionaire Olympus: Net Worth Tops $91 Billion

Nvidia’s Huang Surges into Chip Billionaire Olympus: Net Worth Tops $91 Billion

Jensen Huang, the co-founder and CEO of graphics chip giant Nvidia, has scaled new heights in the world of wealth. According to Bloomberg, Huang's net worth has skyrocketed to a staggering $91.3 billion, propelling him into the ranks of the 17th richest person on the planet. CEO Nvidia Jensen Huang. Photo: Bloomberg. Fueled by Nvidia's Stock Boom Huang's wealth is intricately tied to Nvidia's phenomenal stock performance. The company's shares have witnessed a meteoric rise in recent years, fueled by the ever-growing demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) used in various sectors: Gaming: Nvidia remains a dominant player in the gaming…
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