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Meta Tests In-House AI Training Chips to Reduce Nvidia Dependence

Google’s Investment in Anthropic Tops $3B, Raising Independence Questions

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Mcdonald Odijie
March 12, 2025

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Meta Tests In-House AI Training Chips to Reduce Nvidia Dependence

Meta is testing an in-house chip for AI training to reduce dependence on Nvidia. The chip, made with TSMC, is in a small-scale trial, with potential expansion if successful. Unlike previous Meta chips, which only ran AI models, this one focuses on training. Meta has struggled with past chip design efforts but hopes this move will cut some of its $65 billion capital expenditure, largely spent on Nvidia GPUs.

Google’s Investment in Anthropic Tops $3B, Raising Independence Questions

Google has invested over $3 billion in Anthropic, owning 14% of the company, with another $750 million set for 2025. While Google has no voting rights or board seats, its deep financial ties raise concerns about Anthropic’s independence. Regulators are monitoring Big Tech’s AI investments, though a proposal to force stake sales was recently dropped. Meanwhile, Amazon’s $8 billion commitment further cements Anthropic’s reliance on major tech firms, fueling debates over whether AI startups remain truly independent.

Pentera Secures $60M at $1B+ Valuation to Enhance Cybersecurity Simulations

Cybersecurity startup Pentera secured $60M to expand its AI-powered cyberattack simulations. With 200% customer growth, the funding will support M&A and product development.

Wolf Games Raises $4M to Launch AI-Powered Murder Mystery Game

Elliot Wolf, son of Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, has launched Wolf Games, using AI to generate daily murder mystery games. Its first title, Public Eye, lets players solve crimes with an AI assistant.

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