Nvidia’s Move Into Cloud Computing Is Making Things Awkward in Silicon Valley

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🗓️ 27 June 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Nvidia looms large over the world of artificial intelligence thanks to its supply of chips – a critical component of data centers that power AI models. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Asa Fitch explains that the chip giant’s foray into cloud computing is starting to threaten industry stalwarts. Plus, millions of resumes never make it past bots screening data for potential job candidates. WSJ reporter Lauren Weber profiles one man who has sued for discrimination. He worries an algorithm screened him out. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:34.0	Welcome to Tech News Briefing.
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0:44.2	Things are getting awkward in the cloud computing world. Our columnist joins us to talk about why NVIDIA is ruffling the feathers of industry stalwarts. Then, if you've ever wondered if your job
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