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Nvidia CEO Huang Skips Trump's Inauguration for Asia Trip

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, instead choosing to celebrate Lunar New Year with employees and their families, Reuters reports. Huang, speaking to reporters outside Nvidia's New Year's party in Taipei, stated that he has not yet spoken with

ByteDance Plans to Spend $7 Billion on Nvidia Chips Despite US Restrictions

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is planning to spend $7 billion on Nvidia chips in 2025, despite ongoing US restrictions on such sales to Chinese companies, reports TechCrunch, citing a report from The Information. If finalized, the purchase will establish ByteDance as a major consumer of Nvidia chips, exceeding

AI Smartphones Could Fuel Chip Demand Even as Data Center Spending Cools: Nvidia Supplier

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating a dynamic two-sided demand for semiconductors, with data centers and AI-powered smartphones emerging as key drivers. However, the global chip industry is bracing for potential turbulence as data center investment cycles mature, according to Doug Lefever, CEO of Advantest, a leading supplier

Nvidia's AI Boom Collides with US-China Tensions

Nvidia, the leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence chips, is facing a potential roadblock to its global expansion as the Biden administration prepares to implement new restrictions on AI chip sales, reports The New York Times. The proposed framework would tighten control over AI chip exports, turning them into a diplomatic

Nvidia's Runai Acquisition Wins EU Approval

Nvidia Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Israeli AI software startup Run:ai has been unconditionally approved by the European Union, reports Bloomberg. The European Commission, in a statement on Friday, determined that the takeover does not pose any competition concerns within the 27-member bloc, despite Nvidia's dominant

US Probes Nvidia Over Chips in China, Amidst Smuggling Concerns

The US Department of Commerce is investigating how Nvidia, a leading chip manufacturer, has allowed its products to reach China over the past year, reports Reuters, citing The Information. The probe, reportedly triggered by concerns over potential violations of export controls, has prompted Nvidia to engage in spot checks of

Microsoft Outspends Rivals on Massive Nvidia Chip Purchase

Microsoft has significantly outpaced its tech rivals in its acquisition of Nvidia's advanced AI chips, highlighting the company's substantial investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, reports the Financial Times. Analysts at Omdia estimate that Microsoft purchased 485,000 of Nvidia's "Hopper" chips this

Nvidia's AI Chip Momentum May Be Cooling, Microsoft CEO Hints

Nvidia's stock is facing growing headwinds as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella suggested that the frenzied demand for AI chips may be easing, reports Business Insider. The comments, made in an interview with Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner of the B2 podcast, have intensified a sell-off in Nvidia shares,

Nvidia's Blackwell AI Chips Face Overheating Issues in Servers

Nvidia's highly anticipated Blackwell AI chips are reportedly encountering overheating problems within server racks, potentially delaying the deployment of new data centers for some customers. Reuters, citing The Information, reported that this issue adds to previous delays experienced by the chipmaker. The reports, citing sources familiar with the

NVIDIA and SoftBank To Pilot World's First Combined AI and 5G Network

NVIDIA and SoftBank Corp. have announced a series of collaborations aimed at accelerating Japan's sovereign AI initiatives and solidifying its global technology leadership. The partnerships are also expected to unlock billions of dollars in AI revenue opportunities for telecommunications providers worldwide. During his keynote at NVIDIA AI Summit