Bloomberg Technology 04/12/2024

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Semiconductor Industry

China has instructed telecommunications providers to eliminate foreign chips from their core networks by 2027, putting pressure on semiconductor stocks.
Bloomberg Intelligence suggests that Chinese export curbs pose a greater risk to the semiconductor industry compared to U.S. export curbs.
Deglobalization driven by national security, national interest in AI, and the focus on improving supply chain and ESG standards is leading to a shift in chip manufacturing.

Apple is planning a significant overhaul of its Mac lineup, including the integration of an AI-focused tech processor.
Apple plans to unveil an AI-focused processor and update its Mac line to boost lagging computer sales, with the updated computers expected late this year or early next year.
Apple is planning to release new iMacs, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros with in-house M3 processors in early 2024 or 2025, accelerating their product release timeline.
Apple's focus on in-device chips, such as the upgraded AI components in the upcoming M4 and iPhone 16 Pro, sets it apart from other companies that emphasize cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

Bank earnings reports reveal mixed results, with Citigroup beating profit estimates but JP Morgan and Wells Fargo facing declines.
The banking industry is witnessing an uptick in underwriting businesses, indicating a potential revival of IPOs.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is showing signs of optimism regarding its AI advancements, particularly in the enterprise and commercial sectors.
A Tokyo-based startup founded by former Google researchers is capitalizing on the growing interest in AI in Japan by partnering with blue-chip companies to build out the country's AI ecosystem.

Tech stocks, including chip stocks, were down due to geopolitical risks and risk aversion among investors.
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, announced its stake in OpenAI, betting on the AI industry's potential to reshape the tech landscape.
ARK Invest's Brett Winton discusses the potential of AI and OpenAI, highlighting the competitive advantage of X AI's real-time access to data from X.
AlleyCorp, a venture capital firm, raised $400 million from family offices and individuals with industry experience, rather than large institutions or pension funds.

New York City has become the fastest-growing tech center in the US, surpassing Boston and employing as many people in tech as San Francisco.

Adobe's AI image generation model, Firefly, was trained using AI-generated content, including images from competitors like Midjourney, which raises questions about IP and the ethics of using synthetic data.