Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
As the world's largest company, Apple also leads in R&D spending
US Justice Department calls for Google to sell Chrome to end search monopoly, puts Android under scrutiny
Google calls the DOJ's approach "unprecedented government overreach"
The DOJ could force Google to sell Chrome and detach Android
Google plans an appeal, with hearing scheduled for April and a final decision set for August
The x86 wish list: Complexities of an imaginary Intel takeover
Apparently AMD has blocking rights for any acquisition of Intel. If a deal were to happen, what would AMD ask for?
Editor's take: We are frequently asked some version of the question, "Will someone acquire Intel?" At this point, we think it is highly unlikely, but these are unpredictable times. Setting aside all the principal considerations – like money, strategy, and regulatory approval – there are a few other hurdles. Chief among these is Intel's license for x86.
Nvidia becomes the world's most valuable company, surpassing Apple and Microsoft
If an AI bubble burst is coming, it isn't here yet
The big picture: Nvidia briefly overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company late last month, but this week it solidified that position for the second time in a more definitive way. The GPU maker's meteoric rise and the dethronement of Intel on the Dow Jones index signifies a major shift toward AI in the tech sector. However, uncertainty still surrounds the new technology.
Is Intel too big to fail? US officials are considering government intervention
The company stands to receive billions from the CHIPS Act, but Intel leadership says it's taking too long
Big Tech doubles down on AI, $200 billion gamble raises concerns on Wall Street
ROI? Who said anything about ROI?
How to build a server in "100 easy steps": The growing pains of modern data centers
Configuring GPU data centers is proving to be a headache
iPadOS 18 now allows third-party app stores, in the EU only
European Apple users have more choice because of the DMA
Apple must refund Ireland $14 billion in unpaid taxes, Europe's top court rules
Europe's tax problem goes beyond a single rotten apple
US government takes Google to court over $31 billion digital ad monopoly, trial starts today
Google recently lost a separate landmark case against the DoJ over its search monopoly
Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Jensen Huang in year-to-date wealth growth following Nvidia share price drop
Huang is still up by $50.2 billion this year
Nvidia denies report it was subpoenaed by the DOJ in antitrust probe
Nvidia's stock price fell further following this week's report
Canada's Digital Services Tax could cost US tech giants billions of dollars
The tax is retroactive to 2022
Virginia data centers consume too much water, and things will only get worse with AI
A thirsty potato: According to private records obtained by the Financial Times through freedom of information requests, data center facilities in Virginia have experienced a significant increase in water consumption in recent years. The rise of generative AI could exacerbate this issue, potentially contributing to an environmental disaster in the making.
Cloud giants keep spending on AI, while traditional IT markets lag behind
Big Tech AI investments are growing, but things could change soon
Big Tech needs to generate $600 billion in annual revenue to justify AI hardware expenditure
The big picture: The tech industry is riding a new high amid a frenzy fueled by AI. Big Tech companies have been plowing huge sums to build out the necessary infrastructure to meet what they perceive demand will be for these products in the coming years. One analyst warns however that the industry needs to stop and consider whether the actual revenue generated by AI will be enough to support these investments.
Market investors are starting to bet on Nvidia's fall from AI grace
A hot potato: Nvidia's growth in the past few years has been nothing short of spectacular. The GPU manufacturer is selling a massive number of chips for accelerating AI algorithms, but some investors are now concerned about what comes next. And it's a financial bloodbath.
UK Parliament approves law to strictly regulate Big Tech companies
The country has its own version of Europe's Digital Markets Act now
Even big tech is fighting for AI talent, here's what it means for job seekers
Demand for software roles was at an all-time high mid-pandemic
Apple poached three dozen Google experts to open a secret AI lab in Zurich
Former Google AI head now leads Apple's Machine Learning and AI Strategy division
FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, a common practice among big tech corporations
The big picture: Many companies, including those in the tech sector, often use noncompete agreements to prevent employee poaching. However, the US Federal Trade Commission now deems this practice unfair, asserting that companies have alternative methods to safeguard their intellectual property. The commission anticipates that banning nearly all noncompete agreements will enhance working conditions and foster innovation.
Microsoft and OpenAI are planning a massive $100 billion AI supercomputer dubbed "Stargate"
The two tech giants continue to cozy up