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Bytes: Week in Review — Apple’s huge investment, Nvidia’s strong earnings and Bybit hack batters bitcoin
Feb 28, 2025
Anita Ramaswamy, a tech investments columnist at The Information, joins to dissect some major trends in the tech sector. Apple is making waves with a $500 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, promising to change the job landscape and boost local economies. Meanwhile, Nvidia reports record revenue, fueled by the AI chip market's explosive demand. The conversation takes a darker turn with the Bybit hack, revealing the vulnerabilities in crypto investments and the risks involved for investors navigating this volatile terrain.
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- Apple's $500 billion investment aims to expand U.S. manufacturing and job creation, highlighting a shift in its manufacturing strategy.
- Nvidia's significant quarterly revenue surge indicates strong sustained demand for AI-related chips, despite growing competition in the sector.
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Apple's Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
Apple announced a significant investment of $500 billion aimed at creating jobs and expanding U.S. manufacturing. This investment focuses on areas where Apple had already planned development, particularly in supporting its AI products and enhancing Apple TV Plus production. A majority of the funding will go towards building data centers and related infrastructure to run AI models, emphasizing Apple’s commitment to domestic growth. The announcement also highlights a potential shift in Apple's manufacturing strategy, raising questions about collaboration with existing partners like Foxconn for new facilities in the U.S.
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