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This commentary argues that the rapid AI boom is fueling a rise in anti-tech extremism, citing recent attacks and manifestos. It contends that AI-related grievances are animating diverse extremist movements, transcending traditional left-right divides, and that the industry's disruption and lack of accountability are radicalizing individuals.
ASML hit a $668 billion market cap on June 3, surpassing Novo Nordisk's record. JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley raised price targets, citing potential for over 110 low-NA EUV systems, above prior estimates of 90. ASML is the sole supplier of EUV machines for leading chipmakers.
This commentary argues that OpenAI and Anthropic are shifting focus from model quality to customer lock-in, using AI coding tools like Claude Code and Codex to create sticky, high-margin products. It contends that enterprise buyers, exemplified by Walmart's Code Puppy, seek flexibility and portability, creating a tension that will shape the AI market's next phase.
Jensen Huang attended a casual Korean barbecue dinner in Seoul with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and NAVER founder Lee Hae-jin. A video of Koo grilling meat went viral, garnering nearly two million views on X.
Motorola has effectively bricked its entire line of WiFi routers by disabling the MotoSync+ app, which is required for setup and management, without explanation. The app has been down since mid-May, with iOS showing a loading wheel and Android displaying a 'Server License Expired' message. Existing setups may work, but factory resets or setting changes are blocked.
The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 4% on Friday, closing 4.18% lower, dragged down by chip and AI-related stocks. Nvidia declined 6.2% and Broadcom dropped 7.9% after its weak guidance fueled fears that AI demand may not grow as quickly as previously thought. Stronger-than-expected jobs data raised suspicions that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates.
Reed Hastings has officially left Netflix, confirmed via SEC filing after the annual shareholder meeting. Venture capitalist Jay Hoag was elected chairman. Hastings co-founded the company 29 years ago and had already stepped back in recent years.
HP introduced the ZGX Fury GB300 AI workstation at Computex 2026, powered by Nvidia's Grace Blackwell Ultra platform. It supports AI models with up to one trillion parameters and up to 784GB of unified memory, delivering 20 petaflops of FP4 performance. Pricing is estimated between $100,000 and $200,000, with availability later in 2026.
The U.S. technology sector lost 43,000 jobs over the past year, the longest continuous job loss streak in history, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. The downturn approaches the severity of the 2024 tech recession.
This commentary argues that Silicon Valley's appeal for Indian tech talent is waning due to AI-driven layoffs and US immigration policies, while Indian AI startups offer competitive opportunities. It suggests a fundamental shift in career calculus, with Indian engineers increasingly valuing stability and weighing visa risks against potential gains at home.