If you live near an AI data center, you may already be seeing higher electricity bills. But if that data center is for Anthropic, the AI company now says it will cover the price hikes consumers face. Most Read from Fast Company The data center boom unfolding across the U.S. is driving up electricity costs and adding more stress to the power grid. That added demand means the need for new sources of power, not to mention serious upgrades to the existing grid. In many places, rising costs are being passed ...

Core Insights - Google has successfully navigated a significant legal challenge, avoiding the requirement to sell its Chrome or Android platforms, although it plans to appeal the ruling [1] - Google is actively collaborating with competitors in the AI sector, exemplified by a six-year partnership with Meta valued at over $10 billion for cloud services [2] - The demand for computing power in AI is increasing, benefiting Google as companies like Anthropic expand their use of Google Cloud's infrastructure [3][4] Company Developments - Google and Anthropic have expanded their partnership, with Anthropic increasing its use of Google Cloud's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and gaining access to over 1 GW of power by 2026 [4][5] - Anthropic's decision to utilize Google Cloud's AI infrastructure for model training reflects the efficiency and performance of Google's TPUs [5][6] - Despite its commitment to Amazon, Anthropic's collaboration with Google indicates a strategic diversification in response to the capacity-constrained AI market [7] Financial Outlook - Bank of America has raised its price target for Alphabet to $280, while adjusting Q3 revenue estimates to $86 billion (up 1%) and lowering EPS estimates to $2.17 (down 8%) ahead of the earnings report on October 29 [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Nasdaq Composite is experiencing a correction as investors are selling growth stocks due to concerns over tariffs, trade wars, and a potential economic slowdown, but long-term investments may yield significant returns [1] Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia reported sales of $130.5 billion for the fiscal year ending January 26, more than double the previous year's $60.9 billion [3] - The company projects revenue of around $43 billion for the current quarter, a 65% increase from the previous year [4] - Nvidia trades at a forward P/E multiple of 26, which is only slightly above the average tech stock's forward P/E of 25, making it an attractive investment despite a recent 14% decline in stock price [5] Group 2: Amazon - Amazon has integrated AI into its operations, enhancing its online marketplace and logistics with robotics [6] - The company is launching an upgraded Alexa+ assistant for $19.99 per month, free for Prime members, and has invested $8 billion in AI company Anthropic [7] - With $33 billion in free cash flow reported in 2024, Amazon is well-positioned to invest in AI opportunities, trading at a forward P/E of 30 [8] Group 3: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - AMD has seen a 50% decline in stock value over the past 12 months, attributed to a slow rollout of AI chips and competitive concerns [9] - The company reported a 14% sales growth last year, totaling $25.8 billion, with potential for significant revenue growth in the future [11] - AMD trades at a forward P/E of 22, offering a lower-cost alternative to Nvidia's chips, but faces risks in proving its competitiveness in the AI chip market [10][11]