AI chip startup takes on Nvidia

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In today's big news story, we look at a startup that is making the impossible possible. Taking on Nvidia.

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The big story

The impossible battle

In Las Vegas, the house always wins. But in Silicon Valley, Nvidia holds all the chips. Literally.

Nvidia's advantage of AI chipmakers are undeniableBut some optimistic entrepreneurs are vying for the throne. Business Insider's Alistair Barr writes: AI chip startup takes on Nvidia.

To many experts in the field, that's a foolish move. More bluntly, one VC told Alistair that betting on Nvidia was a “very foolish investment.” Ok, but what do you really think?

Pessimism about new entrants in this space is not unfounded, as they face many headwinds.

Building AI chips takes a lot of money (some startups have raised well over $100 million) and time. While competitors in its throes are gaining market share and raking in the cash, the CEO Treated like a rock star.

So why bother?

Even a tiny fraction of a $3 trillion business (roughly Nvidia's market cap) is still a lot of money, so even if a startup can't compete head-to-head with Nvidia, taking a little bit of that market share isn't a bad deal.

But startups aren't Nvidia's biggest threat.

When a stock price looks like it's in a vertical line, it grabs people's attention, and in Nvidia's case, it reportedly means regulators are coming under closer scrutiny.

The Department of Justice is preparing to investigate Nvidia's monopoly and whether it violates antitrust laws, according to a recent report. The New York TimesThat could give new companies an advantage.

Silicon Valley loves to blame regulation, but it has indirectly led to some innovation. The Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in the late 1990sIt marks a turning point for tech companies like Google and Apple.

It'll be hard to find tech companies that would back regulators, but they wouldn't mind Nvidia facing competition: Several companies have already teamed up to try to beat back restrictions. Nvidia’s market dominance.

Even if these AI chip startups ultimately fail, they can still have a positive impact on the industry: A little competition can help prevent leaders from stagnating or becoming greedy.

Three things in the market

1. There is research evidence to back this up. BI has 16 analysts under the age of 35 Equity Research Annual Rising Stars ListThe group is known for providing reliable information and context for investors trying to identify market winners and losers.
2. Roaring Kitty will be performing live. The King of Meme Stocks Streaming live today at noon ET on our YouTube channelFollowing the announcement, GameStop's shares soared by more than 40%.
3. The real reason why copper prices have soared. It's not just a matter of supply and demand. A major bull market in metals is likely Expectations for interest rate cutsCopper prices rose to an all-time high last month, according to trading firm Trafigura, but the company said the copper shortage is not new.

Three things about technology

1. A new “Dark Age” may be approaching. One legal expert said BI and artificial intelligence herald a period of social decline When an industry is unregulated. Don't believe me? Look what happened to social media, which has very little regulation.
2. A leaked organizational chart shows who's running Microsoft's new AI organization. I found out who was behind it. Mustafa Suleiman's New AI GroupInteresting case studies: Suleiman's Ghostwriter.
3. Tesla shareholders have criticized Musk's latest move. Musk recently acknowledged delaying shipments of Nvidia chips to Tesla. Now, the shareholder told BI: The decision is further evidence The roughly $46 billion compensation package that will be voted on June 13th is not worth his money.

Three things in business

1. Satya Nadella's 6 Great Tips for Running a Business. This year marks Nadella's 10th year at the helm of Microsoft, and he has spoken about the importance of listening, being decisive and having empathy in meetings. Helps you build a successful company.
2. Lifestyle changes can cause HIFIs to spend “every penny they make.” Financial planners say HIFIs (high-income but financially insecure) tend to spend more than they earn. Small spending changes that can increase HIFI's future wealth.
3. Why teachers are excited about AI. Big tech companies are moving into the education sector, but some are raising concerns. Many educators are actually optimisticOne of the main reasons is that it allows you to make the most of your time.

In other news

Today's happenings

• The monthly employment report is due out today.
• The distribution date for Nvidia's 10-for-1 stock split.
• Saudi Aramco is expected to announce the final price of its secondary public offering.

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