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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 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 $500 billion investment focuses on expanding U.S. manufacturing and creating jobs, particularly in AI-related infrastructure.
- Nvidia's record revenue growth illustrates the sustained demand for AI chips, despite emerging competition and the risks in cryptocurrency highlighted by the Bybit hack.
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Apple's $500 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
Apple announced a significant investment of $500 billion aimed at creating jobs and expanding manufacturing within the United States. However, much of this funding aligns with Apple's existing plans, particularly for their AI product and infrastructure. A notable portion of the investment involves building data centers to support AI models and production facilities, with a potential partnership with Foxconn in Houston for manufacturing. The investment underscores a strategic shift towards domestic production, although the actual number of jobs directly linked to data centers may be limited, as corporate roles and production for services like Apple TV Plus also contribute to the total employment figures.
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