"AI is transforming the way we live and work, and Oregon should not be left behind," Kotek said in a press release announcing the investment. "This collaboration with Nvidia helps us meet the moment."
Applied Materials has invested over $421 million in Sunnyvale properties, supporting plans for a new tech complex expected to bring 2,000 engineering jobs to Silicon Valley.
On our semiconductor fab investment plan, since this business is so capital intensive it requires government backing, we wanted to be absolutely sure of the technology path before we take taxpayer money.
Boris Golden from Partech emphasizes the growing demand for better sound quality in Voice AI apps, which ai|coustics addresses with software-enabled studio-quality sound.
According to the KPMG poll of 1,500 companies, 92% of business owners are optimistic about growth in 2025, despite existing economic challenges. Much of this confidence stems from expectations of rising demand both domestically and internationally, suggesting a readiness to explore new products and markets.