This week was a whirlwind of tech and market news, with major players like Intel Corporation, Meta Platforms, and Google making headlines. From blockbuster earnings to strategic partnerships and potential billion-dollar investments, the tech industry was buzzing with activity. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories.

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Meta Platforms has inked a deal to utilize AWS Graviton processors, marking a significant expansion of their partnership with Amazon.com. The deployment will begin with tens of millions of Graviton cores, enhancing Meta’s AI capabilities. With this deal, Meta has become one of the largest Graviton customers in the world.

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Google is reportedly considering a substantial investment in AI startup Anthropic. An initial $10 billion cash investment could value the startup at $350 billion, with a potential additional investment of $30 billion if certain targets are met. Prior to this, Google’s investment in Anthropic was over $3 billion, owning a 14% stake in the company.

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Shares of Nvidia Corp gained 4.32% on Friday, pushing the chip designer’s valuation past $5 trillion. This surge was driven by a fresh wave of AI-driven optimism that lifted semiconductor stocks across the board. Despite its dominance, Nvidia faces increasing competition, particularly from Alphabet, which is developing in-house AI chips.

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Taiwan Semiconductor’s ASML Snub

Taiwan Semiconductor’s decision not to use ASML’s High-NA EUV machines for its A13 node production due to their high cost has resulted in a significant market value loss for ASML. Following the announcement, shares of Europe’s most valuable company fell about 3%, erasing roughly 14.32 billion euros ($16.76 billion) in market value.

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