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AI Research and Reflexivity: A Quiet Note on the Future of Interpretation, When Every Research Firm Uses AI
Introduction Industry research is entering a quiet turning point. AI is no longer just a tool for organizing data or identifying trends. It is now being used to launch apps, build interactive platforms, and reshape how knowledge itself is delivered. What does this mean for the future of research and consulting? This note does not aim to forecast, but to sense the early shifts that already press against us, quietly altering the ground beneath our
Wolfspeed Turning Point: Strategic Role in SiC
Note (June 2025): This article was originally written before Wolfspeed’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 23, 2025. Please see the postscript at the end for an updated observation. Executive Summary As SiC emerges as a critical material powering EVs, high-efficiency power management, and the green energy transition, Wolfspeed has long been a pioneer in the SiC field, establishing world-leading capabilities in both technology and manufacturing. However, the company now faces mounting
NVIDIA Leadership in AI: Jensen Huang GTC 2025 Keynote
Executive Summary We’ve explored the evolution of AI, NVIDIA’s strategic positioning, and its impact at each stage. The breakthrough of the GeForce 5090 will drive the shift from Perceptual AI to Generative AI. Next, Agentic AI will evolve into Physical AI, and these two will eventually merge, creating a profound real-world impact. While NVIDIA has established itself as the dominant player in the AI ecosystem, the varying hardware needs across industries and use cases will
OpenAI’s AI Ecosystem Strategy: Insights from the Stratechery Interview
Executive Summary OpenAI is actively strengthening its global leadership by accelerating the adoption and application of AI through a diverse range of strategies. The company is focused on enhancing ChatGPT’s user experience and capabilities while expanding its footprint in the consumer market. To achieve this, OpenAI has reinforced its subscription model, deepened enterprise collaborations, and explored multiple revenue streams, including new subscriptions, corporate partnerships, and advertising. On the technological front, OpenAI is committed to advancing
The Rise of the AI Industrial Complex: How America is Quietly Building Its Sovereign AI Semiconductor Ecosystem
Executive Summary Why is the U.S. investing heavily in semiconductors? Is TSMC’s Arizona expansion merely a response to political pressure? In reality, U.S. semiconductor policy is focused on building a sovereign AI manufacturing ecosystem. OpenAI can be seen as the starting point of America’s AI and semiconductor strategy, but the true battleground is in chip manufacturing. The U.S. is quietly orchestrating an “AI Semiconductor Industrial Renaissance.” To clarify this argument, we will break it down
Microsoft Strategic Shift: 2025 AI Market and Fungible Data Center
Executive Summary Microsoft’s recent capital expenditure adjustments underscore a pivotal shift in the AI market, as the primary focus transitions from model training to inference. Distributed inference is emerging as a significant yet underappreciated demand driver. The company’s decision to delay certain data center construction projects signals a strategic recalibration in response to evolving market structures, a trend mirrored by Google, Amazon, and Meta. However, Microsoft’s fungible data center concept stands out as a key