Nvidia is facing cost pressures due to manufacturing delays and increased expenses related to its Blackwell architecture transition, which has pulled down its stock price to 71%. Analysts expect the company to stabilize margins as Blackwell ramps up, but will be closely watching for updates on the "China impact" and the competitive strength of its GPU platform. Despite heavy competition from custom chip alternatives, Nvidia is expected to maintain its leading share in the market. Analysts are bullish on the stock, with 39 out of 42 recent reviews rating it a Buy, and a Strong Buy consensus rating, with an average price target of $177.23 implying a potential upside of 46% over the next year.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/bank-of-america-weighs-in-on-nvidia-stock-ahead-of-gtc-citing-compelling-valuation-1034481515Oracle is reportedly in the lead to take control of TikTok's US operations, following the US government's law requiring its Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the platform on national security grounds. US President Donald Trump has appointed Vice-President JD Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz to oversee the potential sale. Oracle's involvement was confirmed by The Information, which described it as a "leading contender" to run TikTok in the US.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/will-oracle-run-tiktok-in-the-us-13872167.htmlIn Pakistan, some users joked that Elon Musk has a long-lost twin, sparking a debate about whether the Pakistani lookalike is real or AI-generated. This isn't the first time a similar claim has surfaced, as another Chinese Elon Musk lookalike named Yi Long Musk was previously circulating online. Meanwhile, a video of a locally built Cybertruck in an unidentified city has caused confusion, with some initially mistaking it for Tesla's futuristic design before realizing it's a custom-built vehicle.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2025/03/17/pathan-elon-musk-sends-netizens-in-pakistan-into-a-spinPalantir's main competition comes from large systems integrators creating custom AI solutions, which can be expensive. Palantir develops its own AI platforms (AIP, Gotham, Foundry) and prices them based on value, often at a lower cost than consulting firms' proposals. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with some, like Schappel, rating it a Buy and setting a high price target of $125, while others are more cautious, resulting in a neutral consensus rating of Hold.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/it-s-time-to-pounce-says-analyst-about-palantir-stock-1034481530Tech companies, including Sam Altman's World Network and Razer, have teamed up to create "Razer ID verified by World ID," a single sign-on mechanism aimed at verifying real human gamers and defeating gaming's bot problem. The new system will use AI-powered technology to identify genuine users from bots, providing a safer online gaming experience.
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/03/17/sam-altman-s-world-network-and-razer-want-to-defeat-gaming-s-bot-problemReddit's user base declined by 600,000 in Q4, with shares down 5.6% in afternoon trading on Monday. Google has expanded its partnership with Reddit, integrating its Vertex AI platform to enhance search and improve content display accuracy. The integration allows for real-time, structured content sharing via Reddit's API, while organic user growth remains largely unchanged over the past six months.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/story-google-expanding-reddit-partnership-withdrawn-5006351Relativity is hosting CLE sessions on March 25, focusing on AI agents and legal ethics, as well as e-discovery protocols. The company's software, RelativityOne, helps users organize data and identify key issues in litigation and internal investigations. With over 300,000 users in 40 countries, including the US Department of Justice and top law firms, Relativity serves major organizations globally in the legal, financial services, and government sectors.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/relativity-announces-its-fourth-annual-ai-visionaries-list-302402347.htmlSamsung has cancelled plans to relocate its chip factory to Mexico due to ongoing US probe into Chinese-made chips. In a stern message, Samsung's Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong urged employees to adopt a survival-driven mindset, emphasizing the need for technological innovation and proactive investment in the sector. He also stressed the importance of investing in the future, even if it means sacrificing short-term profit.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-17/business/industry/Samsung-surges-after-chief-orders-firm-to-confront-the-crisis/2263529Robert Mueller notes that industry experts focus on trendy topics like JavaScript frameworks and AI-driven technologies, but online businesses prioritize more practical concerns such as user experience and conversion rates. Mueller sees this disparity as an opportunity for SEO professionals to adapt and provide value by focusing on how to optimize websites for better user engagement and conversion, rather than just keeping up with the latest technical trends.
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