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Latest brief·JUL 26, 2026·5 SOURCES

Nvidia inks $500B SK deal as Amazon, OpenAI narrow AI focus

Nvidia just inked a $500 billion deal for AI infrastructure with SK Group, but major tech companies are simultaneously pulling back and refocusing their own advanced AI projects.

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JUL 3

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JUN 29

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