➀ SoftBank Group has announced the acquisition of Ampere Computing, a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in Arm-based server chips, for $6.5 billion.
➁ The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025 and represents SoftBank's growing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
➂ The acquisition reflects SoftBank's belief in the increasing importance of Arm-based technology in data centers.
➀ Lip-Bu Tan has been appointed as the new CEO of Intel, starting March 18, 2025;
➁ The appointment comes after a series of leadership changes at Intel, including the resignation of Pat Gelsinger;
➂ Tan's background as a Silicon Valley royalty and his experience as the CEO of Cadence Design Systems are seen as crucial for Intel's future direction.
➀ Ed reveals his astonishment at his own success in leveraging AI for political gain;
➁ He expresses disbelief that a British Prime Minister could be so easily influenced by West Coast tech bros;
➂ He acknowledges his own role in delaying the AI regulation bill and proposing legislation that favors tech developers and data centers.
