This Week in Startups

Using GPUs as leverage, MSFT beats the case, FTC fails under Khan | E1775

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Jul 11, 2023
The podcast dives into the fascinating world of GPUs and their role in AI startup investments amidst a shortage. It highlights Microsoft's clash with EU regulators over Teams integration in its Office suite. The discussion takes a twist with insights into the FTC's setback in blocking Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal and critiques of Lina Khan's FTC leadership. The hosts also share lighthearted banter while exploring how remote work dynamics affect productivity in tech. Engaging anecdotes and strategic insights make for an entertaining listen!
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INSIGHT

GPUs as Leverage

  • NVIDIA may be using GPU shortage as leverage to invest in AI startups.
  • They invested in Inflection AI, seemingly promising them a large number of H100 GPUs.
ANECDOTE

Apple and Google Deal

  • Apple earns around $20 billion annually from Google for search results on iPhones.
  • This highlights the principle of "no conflict, no interest" in Silicon Valley.
ANECDOTE

CoreWeave's Pivot

  • NVIDIA invested in several AI startups, including Runway, Cohere, and CoreWeave.
  • CoreWeave cleverly pivoted from Ethereum mining to GPU cloud providing.
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