Broadcom
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OpenAI and Broadcom, ChatGPT and XPUs, AMD and Nvidia
OpenAI’s deal with Broadcom makes perfect sense, because OpenAI already knows exactly what workloads it needs to optimize.
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An Interview with Dylan Patel and Doug O’Laughlin About the Current State of Semiconductors and SemiAnalysis
An interview with Dylan Patel and Doug O’Laughlin about the current state of the AI supply chain, and big plans for SemiAnalysis.
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An Interview with Ben Bajarin About Smartphones, AI, and Intel
An interview with Ben Bajarin about AI’s impact on the smartphone market, including the differing strategies between Apple and Google. Then, a long discussion about what to do about Intel.
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Broadcom and Intel?, Nvidia Earnings, DOJ Investigating Nvidia
Thinking about Intel rescue plans, then Nvidia’s earnings were expectedly uneven; what is unexpected is the extent to which the Justice Department wants to punish success.
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Qualcomm, National Security, and Patents
The Trump administration blocked Broadcom’s acquisition of Qualcomm, and I think it was the right move. Understanding why means understanding Qualcomm and Broadcom’s plan for the company — and the problem with patents.
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The Athletic Raises $20 Million, Four Stories on Tech and Politics
The Athletic is right to go for it, and raise more VC money. Then, tech and politics is only becoming more complicated as national security concerns enter the debate.
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Semiconductors and Industry Cycles, Deals Galore, Intel to Acquire Altera
After a brief follow-up to my Google I/O Daily Update, I dive into the history of semiconductors and how it fits the traditional industry cycle. Then, an overview of recent transactions and how they fit in.