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Group 1: AI Investment and Valuation - Microsoft and NVIDIA plan to invest up to $15 billion in AI startup Anthropic, raising its valuation to $350 billion from $183 billion in September [2][3] - Anthropic will purchase $30 billion worth of computing power from Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, committing to a capacity of up to 1 billion watts [2][3] - This investment reflects the growing interconnection between cloud computing, chip suppliers, and leading AI developers, raising concerns about a potential valuation bubble [3] Group 2: GlobalFoundries Acquisition - GlobalFoundries announced the acquisition of Singapore-based silicon photonics chip manufacturer AMF, aiming to become the largest silicon photonics chip manufacturer globally [5][6] - The acquisition will enhance GlobalFoundries' technology portfolio and production capabilities, integrating AMF's assets and expertise to meet the growing demand in AI data centers and telecommunications [5][6] - Silicon photonics technology is expected to replace traditional optical modules, with market share projected to increase from 30% in 2025 to 60% by 2030 [6] Group 3: Arm and NVIDIA Collaboration - Arm announced the integration of its Neoverse platform with NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion technology, facilitating easier pairing of Arm-based CPUs with NVIDIA's GPUs for large-scale data center operators [7][8] - This collaboration aims to set new standards for AI infrastructure, with Arm's Neoverse platform expected to capture 50% of the global market share in top-tier data centers by 2025 [7][8] - The partnership reflects NVIDIA's strategy to open its NVLink platform for integration with various custom chips, reinforcing its central position in the AI industry [8]