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Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Anthropic's second-quarter revenue jump to more than $11.5 Billion, 14 times more compared to the same period a year ago. Plus, some family offices from around the world have built up billions of dollars of exposure to SpaceX; and Bedrock Robotics launched the first fully autonomous excavator in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Tim Stenovec takes a look at OpenAI, which is on track to generate annualized revenue of more than $40 billion, roughly doubling its run rate from the end of 2025. Plus, how a New York City bill backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani could force Amazon to directly employ its delivery workers, and Meta's former chief AI scientist joins a new venture firm to invest in early AI startups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down what could be Anthropic's biggest acquisitions yet: a $6 billion deal for AI startup Decart to help it squeeze more performance out of its computing infrastructure. Plus, CoreWeave warns investors that shifting from its exclusive use of Nvidia AI chips may cost time and money, and Cerebras' second-quarter earnings send its shares sliding after underwhelming growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down positive earnings results from CoreWeave and Supermicro, showing the booming AI market continues to bolster their sales. Plus, Silicon Data raises new funding and puts it to work on building independent benchmarks for AI compute. And, investors are betting AI music startup Suno can be the next Spotify despite concerns about theft and AI slop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Intel's upsized $20 billion share sale, raising a third more than it was targeting when it announced the deal on Monday. Plus, sources tell Bloomberg Apple's glass-centric iPhone overhaul is still on track for 2027, even after an analyst's report said it had been cancelled. And, drone startup Neros raises $250 million in a funding round that triples its valuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Intel's decision to tap the market for $15 billion in fresh capital, betting renewed AI enthusiasm can help fund its push into chips and physical AI. Plus, Apple gets a rare downgrade from Jefferies on concerns about its iPhone roadmap, and Microsoft explains how AI agents are already transforming the way software gets built.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyft CEO David Risher discusses the company's growth compared to Waymo, its plans to expand internationally and where Lyft is focused internally. He speaks with Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down the latest jobs data, as US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July and questions grow over AI’s role in the labor market. Plus, the CEOs of Twilio, Lyft and DraftKings join to discuss their latest earnings, and OpenAI’s first consumer device is taking shape - an AI smart speaker designed to look like a doughnut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Alphabet's latest jumbo bond sale, receiving about $115 billion of orders after looking to raise $25 billion, signaling renewed investor appetite for debt tied to the AI boom after a recent selloff. Plus, a rough day for Western Digital (WD) after the storage giant's shares slid after a disappointing outlook. And, Sequoia's leaders Alfred Lin and Pat Grady join to discuss the future of the storied venture capital firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Digital (WD) says the AI infrastructure buildout is creating sustained demand for data storage, even as investors reacted to a softer near-term outlook. CEO Irving Tan joins Bloomberg to explain why hyperscaler demand remains strong and how the company is increasing hard drive capacity. He says long-term supply agreements suggest AI's storage needs will continue to grow well into the next decade. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber Technologies Inc. shares slid by the most in six months after the company issued a bookings outlook that just met analyst estimates, compounding concerns from investors about the company’s ability to evolve in the robotaxi era. Total gross bookings — a key metric that includes ride hails, delivery orders and driver and merchant earnings but not tips — will be $58.25 billion to $60.25 billion for the quarter ending in September, the company said Wednesday. For more, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke with Bloomberg Tech host Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down SpaceX's first earnings which revealed massive AI spending, an ambitious Starlink expansion and Elon Musk's latest bold prediction: a $100 billion annual revenue run rate by year-end. Plus, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins to discuss the company's earnings and its robotaxi ambitions, and Zoox CEO Aicha Evans weighs in on the company's big commercial milestone of starting to charge for rides in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Palantir's blockbuster earnings results and strong commercial demand, with US commercial sales in the second quarter rising 149% from a year earlier. Plus, Apple exceeded $10 billion in annual sales in India for the first time last fiscal year. And, Palo Alto Networks doubles down on AI-powered cyber defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue discusses OpenAI models' hack on Hugging Face last month and the future of AI regulation. Talking about the hack, Delangue, said that while companies want AI agents to think outside the box, they don't want AI to 'think outside the sandbox' and stay in the closed testing environment. Delangue also discussed government involvement in AI regulation and said that there is a risk that too much government intervention would result in a 'concentration of power' and said that is one of the biggest risks in the AI space. He talks to Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Alibaba's latest Qwen model, its biggest ever, claiming performance on par with Anthropic. Plus, AWS CEO Matt Garman joins after Amazon surpassed $3 trillion in market value for the first time, extending gains after a big cloud and AI-driven earnings report last week. And, we dive into the details of the new Apple Upgrade program and iPhone-maker's next era of growth as the company reinvents itself as a subscription giant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Tim Cook's final Apple earnings call as CEO - a story of supply crunches, demand misreads and a tough outlook. Plus, Amazon's shares roar on AI progress, big spending and accelerating cloud growth. And, after OpenAI's breaches, Anthropic is now saying its own AI models breached three organizations during cybersecurity tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down big tech's earnings, with Microsoft soaring on cloud growth as its AI gets traction, while Meta plummets as Zuckerberg's AI pitch falls flat on high spending. Plus, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins after the company warns of component shortages and rising costs, and all eyes are on Apple as Tim Cook gives his last earnings report as CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down why SK Hynix's Korean shares slumped even after reporting a six-fold jump in profit and raised capital spending to a record $31 billion. Plus, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto joins following the company's earnings topping Wall Street estimates, but showing high expenses; and big tech earnings are on the docket, with Microsoft and Meta coming next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down the selloff in chip stocks dragging the Nasdaq 100 near correction territory, after signs of progress in China's chipmaking add to worries about the sustainability of the AI spending boom. Plus, SpaceX shares erase a fifth of their value since the record-setting debut of Musk's company, as investors start to avoid riskier tech firms. And, Apple briefly becomes just the second company ever to achieve a $5 trillion market valuation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow speaks with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid renewed concerns about the AI industry’s circular financing deals. Plus, Apple aims to take on Meta in the smart glasses department. And, markets prepare for the biggest week of big tech earnings so far this year, with Microsoft, Meta and Amazon among those set to report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, Bloomberg Tech’s Ed Ludlow sits down with Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang for an exclusive interview. In their conversation, Huang says “this is the golden ages for Korea” after teaming up with SK Group to build more than 2 gigawatts of AI data centers on the Korean Peninsula. “Their semiconductor business is booming. Their industrial business is booming. You know, this is a country that has the ability to help the world build out the AI infrastructure.” Huang speaks to Ludlow after the CEO’s appearance at a Korean AI Summit and meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Listen for their full conversation on Nvidia’s investment in South Korea and the latest in the AI space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down an open letter signed by Big Tech's biggest names, making the case for open-weight AI. The tech CEOs argue that open-weight models are key to innovation, competition, and security. Plus, Intel is showing signs of an AI-driven comeback, forecasting stronger sales as its data center business accelerates; and Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman joins after announcing a partnership with AMD to challenge Nvidia, promising some of the fastest AI systems on the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel surged in late trading after the chipmaker’s revenue forecast shattered estimates, indicating that booming data center spending is helping fuel a long-awaited turnaround. Sales will be $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion in the third quarter, the company said Thursday in a statement. Even the low end of that range would easily clear the $15.1 billion average analyst estimate.For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Alphabet and Tesla's earnings as the Google parent company boosts its investment plans, while Tesla burns through cash to fund Elon Musk's AI ambitions. Plus, Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua will be stepping down after 27 years. And we speak with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna after a steep drop in mainframe sales weighed on the company's results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen for instant reaction and analysis of megacap tech earnings from Alphabet and Tesla.Alphabet reported second-quarter cloud revenue that far surpassed Wall Street’s expectations and said the division’s backlog of contracted business ballooned to more than $500 billion, offering fresh evidence that the company’s massive AI investments are paying off. Meanwhile, Tesla missed Wall Street’s profit expectations even after a strong quarter of auto sales, a setback for the electric-vehicle maker as it looks to build out new lines of business in robotics, autonomy and AI.To break down all of this, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with: Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host Keith Naughton, Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down the news of OpenAI's advanced AI models unexpectedly hacking Hugging Face's system during testing, raising fresh concerns about AI safety. Plus, AMD is making a major AI bet by investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic, and Apple is readying a major overhaul to its Mac lineup beginning later this year, as Samsung makes its biggest consumer hardware push of the year at its Galaxy Unpacked event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow breaks down Nvidia's latest AI chip rollout, as the company says its next-generation processors are now shipping to customers and entering full production. Plus, a judge hits pause on Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, throwing the blockbuster media deal into limbo. And, Sameer Dholakia of Bessemer Venture Partners joins to discuss the AI race's next phase, with Washington promising to scrutinize Chinese models as investors hunt for the next big winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down what Moonshot's Kimi K3 means for the race with OpenAI, Anthropic and the chipmakers powering it. Plus, SpaceX gears up for a second attempt at a Starship test flight later this week, and Andreessen Horowitz signs defense investor and military vet Connor Love to the firm's American Dynamism team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow looks at Chinese startup Moonshot's latest model, which it says can compete with the best from OpenAI and Anthropic. Plus, Netflix shares tumble after the streaming giant warns of slowing sales growth for a second straight quarter, and Greylock - one of the oldest venture firms - just raised $1.5 billion for its 18th fund. We speak with partner Saam Motamedi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix forecast a second consecutive quarter of slowing sales growth, feeding investor anxiety about the streaming giant’s future.The company projected revenue of $12.9 billion in the current quarter and earnings of 82 cents a share, both a little shy of analysts’ expectations. The shares fell as much as 9% in after-hours trading.Second-quarter results were in line with Wall Street’s consensus, but most of the attention has been on future performance.Shares in Netflix have declined more than 40% over the last year, as the company’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and subsequent financial results have caused investors to worry that the leader in streaming has lost momentum.For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Tim Stenovec and Carol Massar speak with: Felix Gillette, Bloomberg News Media and Entertainment Editor Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager, LOGO ETF and CIO, Accuvest Global Advisors Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech Host   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down TSMC's results and the company's announcement of a higher commitment for its US buildout. Plus, he speaks with the CEO of autonomous maritime drone company Saronic and Texas Governor Greg Abbott about why Saronic is making a $3.2 billion bet on Texas. And, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen joins to discuss the company's bid for eBay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down why an AI-fueled stock rout in South Korea spilled over into the US market Monday, sending SK Hynix ADRs falling in their second US trading day. Plus, Apple and OpenAI's AI rivalry enters the courtroom, with Apple filing a sweeping trade secrets lawsuit against the ChatGPT maker. And, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins to talk regulating space, and Palantir co-founder and 8VC managing partner Joe Lonsdale sits down with Ed to discuss his outlook for the defense tech sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s David Gura hosts a special edition of Bloomberg Tech as SK Hynix starts trading on the Nasdaq, in what is the biggest-ever US listing by a foreign company. He recaps Ed Ludlow's sit-down interview with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won from the Nasdaq, and dives deeper into the listing's impact on the rest of the US chip sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won joins Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow to discuss SK Hynix's public listing. Fresh off a landmark US stock offering for the conglomerate’s memory-chip business, Tae-won said he has an ambitious plan to invest more money in America. SK Group is already putting more than $35 billion into the US, Chey said Friday in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “My plan is at a much bigger number,” he said, “much, much, much bigger than $35 billion.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow takes a look at SK Hynix's oversubscribed US listing, priming the Korean memory maker for the biggest ever foreign first-time-share-sale in America. Plus, Micron boosts its spending on new American plants to $250 billion to meet surging memory demand; and Meta unveils its latest AI model, pricing it aggressively and talking up its agentic capabilities versus Google's Gemini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down mixed tech markets following US-Iran jitters, which revived risk-off sentiment and sent oil higher. Plus, OpenAI gets a $520 million credit line from Bank of America, while the ChatGPT maker prepares to roll out its most advanced model on Thursday. And, Eric Hippeau from Lerer Hippeau discusses the early stage investing landscape at a time of ballooning AI valuations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Samsung's quarterly profit that surged on memory demand, and why it still wasn't enough for investors. Plus, Amazon is back in the bond market, looking to raise at least $25 billion to fund spending on AI infrastructure; and SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 Index as sell-side coverage of Elon Musk's company kicks off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Apple's big bet on Broadcom for the future, extending its custom chip partnership through 2031. Plus, Microsoft eyes a massive reorganization of its Xbox unit with plans to eliminate 20% of its staff over the next year, and SK Hynix begins marketing its US listing with plans to sell roughly $28 billion in American depositary receipts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down reports that OpenAI is holding early-stage discussions about giving the US government a 5% equity stake. Plus, Tesla's delivery numbers rose 25% from a year ago, beating Wall Street's expectations by a wide margin, the CEO of Microsoft's commercial business discuss the tech giant's plan to set up a new organization with 6,000 employees to help businesses use AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Meta's plans to develop its own cloud infrastructure business aimed at selling access to AI computing power and models. Plus, the Trump administration lifts foreign access restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model. And, Lime CEO Wayne Ting joins as the company gets ready to debut on the Nasdaq.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down what's behind the chip stock rally, with the sector heading toward its best quarter ever. Plus, Taiwan raids the offices of Super Micro as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips into China. And, how a billion-dollar misunderstanding has left Korean investors empty-handed in the blockbuster SpaceX IPO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow speaks with the CEO of Rocket Lab about the company's biggest bet yet: buying Iridium in an $8 billion deal to challenge SpaceX in the orbital economy. Plus, South Korean firms, including Samsung and SK Hynix will spend at least $880 billion on chips and data centers, as the country seeks to maintain its edge in the AI era; and Anthropic wins US approval to restore some access to its Mythos 5 AI model after resolving concerns about the technology's potential threats to national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down OpenAI's decision to potentially hold off on an IPO until next year - sending shares of SoftBank falling. Plus, global tech stocks drop after Apple hikes hardware price due to a memory crunch, and SpaceX's $25 billion bond sale is off to a rocky start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down OpenAI's decision to potentially hold off on an IPO until next year - sending shares of SoftBank falling. Plus, global tech stocks drop after Apple hikes hardware price due to a memory crunch, and SpaceX's $25 billion bond sale is off to a rocky start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Micron's blowout AI-fueled forecast shattering Wall Street's projections, and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins to weigh on the company's own earnings and strong annual sales forecast. Plus, Apple raises prices on some hardware, an extreme measure in direct response to the memory and storage crunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow takes a look at OpenAI's first custom AI chip, called Jalapeno, developed in partnership with Broadcom. Plus, SK Hynix is planning to raise $29 billion in a landmark US listing, and Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman weighs in on the company's first quarterly earnings since going public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down why SpaceX shares are feeling a gravitational pull as Musk's company launches its debut bond sale. Plus, tech stocks sell off worldwide as Wall Street gets an AI wake-up call, and Menlo Ventures partner Venky Ganesan joins after the firm raises its biggest fund ever with $3 billion to back AI startups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down SpaceX's first-ever investment-grade bond offering following its record-breaking IPO. Plus, Micron strikes an AI Infrastructure agreement with Anthropic to drive enterprise AI adoption. And Chevron signs a 20-year deal with Microsoft to power a West Texas data center that could be one of the biggest in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow discusses the latest announcement made by President Donald Trump, which will see Apple and Intel joining forces to produce chips domestically, sending shares of the chipmaker higher. Plus, Anduril's CEO discusses how the company won a contract with the US Air Force to produce autonomous fighters. And, SpaceX wraps up its first full week of trading, with shares falling for a second day straight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow discusses US Commerce Secretary's warning to Anthropic that it needs government permission to grant foreign nationals access to the company's most advanced AI models. Plus, after three days of soaring, SpaceX shares come back down to Earth and drop for the first time on the company's fourth trading day. And, Bloomberg reports Apple's upcoming camera-equipped AirPods will launch in late 2027 as part of a flurry of new releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.