Tech Sell Off Continues as Investors Question AI ROI
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses the tech sell-off as shares fall for a second day. Plus Bank of America’s new Chief Technology and Information Officer talks about the bank’s use of AI as a new report from MIT shows most enterprises see no return on investment from their AI spend. And analysts offer their take on Meta restructuring its AI team again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Aug 202542min
SoftBank Invests in Intel as US Government Eyes 10% Stake
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses potential plans by the US government to take a stake of about 10% in Intel as SoftBank buys into the chipmaker. Plus Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora, discusses the company’s growth plans. And Apple expands iPhone production in India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Aug 202541min
OpenAI Staffers to Sell $6 Billion Worth of Shares
Bloomberg’s Matt Miller discusses plans by current and former OpenAI employees to sell $6 billion worth of shares to an investor group that includes SoftBank. Plus, investors react to US government plans to take a stake in Intel. And global competition in the electric vehicle space picks up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Aug 202543min
Trump Eyes Chips Act Funds for Intel Stake
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss reports that the Trump administration is eyeing CHIPS Act funds in order to take a stake in Intel. Plus, Applied Materials shares plunge due to growing trade concerns between the US and China. And OpenAI Chairman and Sierra CEO Bret Taylor talks about the impact artificial intelligence is having on software and how the OpenAI board is approaching corporate restructuring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Aug 202542min
Apple AI Plan Hinges on Robots, Cisco CEO Talks Tariffs
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Apple’s AI push, which relies on robots, a lifelike version of Siri, and home security devices. Plus, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins talks about AI sales and the impact of tariffs following the company’s earnings report. And WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed defends his company’s decision to keep its blood oxygen tracker operational despite a request from the FDA to disable it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Aug 202542min
Bessent Says Nvidia, AMD Deals Could Be a “Model”
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments that the US deal allowing Nvidia and AMD to sell some AI chips to China could be a “model” for others. Plus, Tencent shares rise on a revenue beat and plans for AI. And CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator discusses how the company plans to scale to meet AI demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Aug 202538min
China Urges Local Firms to Avoid Nvidia H20 Chips
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss reports that China is urging its domestic companies to avoid using Nvidia H20 chips. Plus, Elon Musk accuses Apple of favoring OpenAI above other AI companies in its app store, even threatening possible legal action. And Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire discusses plans for new products as shares of the company soar following its earnings report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 202547min
Nvidia, AMD AI Deal, Intel CEO to Meet Trump
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss Nvidia’s and AMD’s agreement to pay 15% of their revenues from Chinese artificial intelligence chip sales to the US government. Analysts and investors react to the “unprecedented” deal. Plus, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to meet with President Donald Trump, after the US leader called his resignation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 202533min
