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To understand Nvidia, take a look at its CEO and culture

Nov 20, 2024
Fear and anxiety became Jensen Huang's favorite motivational tools, writes author Tae Kim in his upcoming book "The Nvidia Way."
In his book about Nvidia, Tae Kim says CEO Jensen Huang, above, once told his executive staff: “There may be people smarter than me, but no one is ever going to work harder than me.”
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The Golden Triangle: How the CHIPS Act is changing one Arizona neighborhood

May 29, 2024
The investment and growth spurred by government dollars are heightening competition among residents, business owners and local officials.
In the Phoenix area, development accelerated by CHIPS Act investment may disrupt rural lifestyles and transform parts of the desert. Above, developer Charles Eckert.
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Commerce chief lays out blueprint for chip manufacturing in America

May 10, 2024
The supply chain is being built to reduce U.S. vulnerability and seize opportunities like artificial intelligence, Raimondo says.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed chips, China and jobs with Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal in Washington.
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Chip factory growth boughs to native plants in Phoenix

Here's the story of one business at the intersection of conservation and growth amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom.
“What we have been able to do with developers is make them understand that not only is there an environmental advantage to saving the trees ... there's also a monetary advantage,” says Rob Kater, owner of Native Resources.
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U.S. needs to invest in training, recruiting to expand semiconductor workforce

Aug 25, 2023
The industry forecasts a sizable shortage by 2030. Some organizations are trying to attract youngsters to the field and providing internships.
Workers in a semiconductor plant in France. As the U.S. tries to shore up domestic chip production, it will need to invest in training.
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Qualcomm buys NXP, moves into cars and the internet of things

Oct 27, 2016
At $39 billion, it's the biggest semiconductor deal ever.
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf speaks during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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