Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review — Apple’s huge investment, Nvidia’s strong earnings and Bybit hack batters bitcoin
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Feb 28, 2025 Anita Ramaswamy, a tech industry columnist at The Information, joins to unpack significant stories from the week. Apple is making headlines with a massive $500 billion investment aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and job creation. Nvidia is riding the AI wave, reporting a staggering 78% revenue increase driven by chip demand. Meanwhile, the crypto world is reeling from a Bybit hack that siphoned off nearly $1.5 billion, highlighting security risks and regulatory challenges in the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
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Apple's Strategic Investment
- Apple's $500 billion investment focuses on existing plans like AI and infrastructure within the U.S.
- This emphasizes job creation and aligns with the current administration's goals.
U.S. Manufacturing Shift?
- Apple may increase U.S. manufacturing, but their Houston facility might involve Asian partners like Foxconn.
- This raises questions about the true extent of domestic production.
Diverse Job Creation
- Apple's 20,000 new jobs encompass diverse roles, from corporate to production, not just manufacturing.
- Data centers, despite their size, don't require extensive on-site staff.