A conceptual image showing microchips integrated with global network lines, representing the strategic partnership between OpenAI and South Korean semiconductor companies for the Stargate AI project.

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    The numbers alone—a projected $500 billion investment, 900,000 DRAM wafers required monthly—paint a picture of unprecedented scale for OpenAI’s ambitious “Stargate” project. Yet, beneath these headline figures, a deeper narrative emerges: one of intertwined geopolitical strategy, escalating digital dependencies, and the intricate dance of securing critical AI infrastructure. OpenAI’s formal Letters of Intent with South…

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    A conceptual image showing Nvidia and Intel logos intertwined, representing their strategic partnership and co-designed chips.

      Nvidia’s Intel Investment: Unpacking the Geopolitical Undercurrents and Emerging Risks

      Is the semiconductor industry’s most surprising alliance a strategic masterstroke or a prelude to unforeseen vulnerabilities? Related Developments: A Web of Strategic Investments Nvidia’s recent $5 billion investment in Intel common stock, coupled with a collaboration to co-design datacenter and personal computing products, marks a significant juncture. This move, finalized on September 18, 2025, sees…

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