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Hacker News Summary: Nearly half of Nvidia's revenue comes from four mystery whales each buying $3B+

Main Post Summary

  • Nvidia makes a lot of money from AI chips.
  • Four big companies are buying a ton of these chips, each spending over $3 billion.
  • Nobody knows who these companies are for sure.

Key Discussion Themes

1. Who are the Big Buyers?

  • It's probably the big cloud companies: Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon.
  • Others mentioned are Oracle, Tesla, and OpenAI.
  • Some think government agencies, like the NSA or DoE, are big buyers too.

2. AI Chip Alternatives

  • Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are making their own AI chips.
  • But they're not as good as Nvidia's yet.
  • People are wondering if these companies will switch to their own chips when they are good enough.

3. Is this an AI Bubble?

  • Some people think it's like the dot-com bubble or the crypto bubble.
  • They think Nvidia's prices are too high, and the bubble will pop.
  • Others think AI will keep growing and is helpful, so it's not really a bubble.

Notable Insights/Opinions

  • Some people think the Nvidia chip shortage will ease once the bubble bursts.
  • One person said if the AI bubble bursts, they'll use Nvidia GPUs for other stuff.
  • Others think Nvidia will keep doing well because they're good at adapting to new markets.

Controversial Points

  • Some people think Nvidia has a monopoly on AI chips.
  • It's not clear if they are treating all customers the same or giving some special deals.
  • People are worried about how much power these big companies and governments are gaining.

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I like this format. it's clean & clear not too bloated!

Hacker News Summary: Marketing to Engineers (2001)

Main Post Overview

  • An old article talks about how to sell stuff to engineers. It says engineers like facts and details, not fancy ads.

Key Discussion Themes

1. Jargon's Role

  • Main points:
    • Engineers use jargon for exact meaning.
    • It's not about being confusing.
    • Bad jargon can backfire.
  • Notable insight: Using the right words the right way is key. It shows you know what you're talking about.

2. Engineers' Decision-Making

  • Main points:
    • Engineers don't like ads.
    • They're driven by logic.
    • They also have feelings about tools.
  • Notable insight: Engineers are human too. They use logic, but feelings play a part in choices.

3. Marketing to Engineers

  • Main points:
    • Show details.
    • Be clear.
    • Provide good information.
  • Notable insight: Don't try to be fancy. Just tell engineers what they need to know.

Key Takeaways

  • Engineers don't trust ads.
  • They want clear and accurate info.
  • Use jargon carefully.

Controversial Points

  • Are engineers immune to ads?
  • Is marketing just manipulation?
  • Should companies be completely transparent?

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