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Nobody’s Gonna Stop Nvidia

Jun 1, 2024
Alex Kantrowitz, host of the Big Technology podcast, joins the discussion on Nvidia's unstoppable growth, the enigmatic figure of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the potential shift to WhatsApp and voice memos in the U.S. Plus, a humorous debate on which political candidate is most TikTok-able.
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  • NVIDIA's AI chip dominance faces challenges from competitors like Amazon and Microsoft, highlighting its market power.
  • Debate over NVIDIA's dominance questions if its position in the AI chip market constitutes a monopoly with differing perspectives.

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Rise of NVIDIA's Dominance in AI Chips

NVIDIA has gained a significant dominance in the AI chip market, highlighted by its 80% share in AI chips, leading to immense profitability. Competitors like Amazon and Microsoft are attempting to catch up, but NVIDIA's software-hardware combination poses a challenge. TSMC's role in chip manufacturing adds complexity to NVIDIA's standing despite its design prowess.

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