AI Power Moves: Hyperscaler Chips, Humane Sale, and Smarter Living
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just sci-fi anymore—it’s reshaping the way we live and work, and big business is at the heart of that transformation. From the world’s biggest internet giants using tailor-made chips to do their AI thinking, to home appliances that know your preferences better than you do, the AI headlines are stacked with real-world stories of ambition, adaption, and sometimes, downright disruption. Here are five of the latest buzz-making AI business stories making waves as we head deeper into 2025.
A Chip Off the Old Block: Broadcom and the Hyperscalers
Think of AI as a giant kitchen, and the chips as the stoves. Right now, one of the biggest kitchen builders out there is Broadcom, thanks to its custom AI chips and networking solutions designed for the biggest cloud companies—known as hyperscalers—in the world. These “supercharged processors” are helping companies like Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), and even China’s ByteDance cook up their own AI solutions, with three clients alone expected to generate a $60 to $90 billion market by 2027. Broadcom is also chatting with more hyperscalers, hinting at even more business on the horizon. And with its recent $69 billion purchase of VMware, Broadcom is now a one-stop-shop for both AI and cloud tech, making it one of the most watched companies in the AI infrastructure space.
Nvidia’s AI: Still the Engine in the Room
Nvidia continues to be the rockstar of AI hardware, with its GPUs acting as the engines that drive many of the world’s most advanced AI models. Investors are willing to pay a premium for Nvidia stock right now—even at more than 30 times earnings—because the company owns much of the critical tech that makes generative AI possible. Nvidia’s influence is felt everywhere, from startups to major tech players, proving that when it comes to AI training, there’s still no substitute for Nvidia’s compute power.
Humane’s AI Pin: A Cautionary Tale
Earlier this year, AI startup Humane made headlines with its AI Pin, a wearable intended to replace your smartphone. But despite excitement around its launch, Humane recently announced it’s discontinuing the device and selling parts of the company to HP for $116 million. The move is a reminder that for all the promise of AI, the road is littered with stumbles along the way. Humane’s story shows that even clever ideas need perfect timing, business savvy, and real-world execution to stick.
Hisense: Smarter Living with AI
Hisense, the Chinese appliance giant, recently showcased a suite of AI-powered home products at a major expo. Smart TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners loaded with AI are making homes more comfortable, efficient, and interconnected. Think of it as your house beginning to think for itself: predicting your needs, saving energy, and even keeping track of your groceries. As AI gets baked into more appliances, the line between science fiction and everyday life continues to blur.
Alibaba’s AI Ambitions: China’s DeepMind Competitor
China’s Alibaba isn’t just about e-commerce—it’s also racing to lead the global AI field. Earlier this year, Alibaba unveiled a new AI model that reportedly outperforms some of the most advanced reasoning models available, including DeepSeek-V3. Alibaba is aiming its latest tech at helping businesses with analytics and automating customer service, all part of its push to be a domestic alternative to major Western players like OpenAI or Google DeepMind. The competition is heating up, and Alibaba is definitely in the mix.
Why These Stories Matter
AI is a story that’s always unfolding, with chapters as varied as the companies involved. It’s not just about technology—it’s about how that technology changes the way we live and work. Whether it’s Broadcom building the digital highways, Nvidia fueling the AI engines, Humane trying (and stumbling) to change how we interact with tech, Hisense making homes smarter, or Alibaba taking on Silicon Valley, these stories highlight just how fast the world is moving—and how much AI is at the center of it all.
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