▶ 5:31 · Enterprise AI Adoption · Data platform moats (Snowflake) and server refresh cycles (Dell/HPE) drive enterprise AI monetization

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Nvidia Nears $14 Billion Hugging Face Deal | Bloomberg Tech 09/02/2026

2026-09-02 · 12 company · 10 thematic

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john acunto

Joined Napster in March 2025 after his company Infinite Reality acquired it; leading pivot from music streaming to agentic AI platform on Microsoft Azure.

ian king

Ian King covers semiconductors for Bloomberg, reporting on Intel's foundry turnaround and earnings.

rachel metz

Bloomberg reporter who broke the OpenAI-Hugging Face security incident story.

michelle connell

Semiconductor analyst turned investor, first appearance on Bloomberg Tech, bullish on Dell's AI server leadership and margin expansion.

rebecca

Covers venture capital and startup funding, broke the Cognition AI funding round at $47B valuation.

yahaira anand

Bloomberg Tech reporter covering 'Talking Tech' segment on social media regulation, gaming, and prediction markets.

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