Bloomberg Businessweek Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - September 19th, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
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Jeff Luno
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Tim Allen
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David Marchick
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Ethan Penner
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Adair Fox-Martin
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Chris Miller
Chris Miller, a Tufts University professor and semiconductor expert, discusses the implications of recent AI demand on data-center strategies. Adair Fox-Martin, CEO of Equinix, shares insights on co-location and connectivity in the AI build-out. California gubernatorial candidate Ethan Penner proposes revenue-neutral tax reforms to tackle the housing crisis. Tim Allen from Babbel explores how AI transforms language learning. Lastly, Jeff Luno dives into investment strategies for international football clubs, revealing trends in sports finance.
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Lock In Supply And Skills Before Building
- Manage construction constraints proactively by pre-purchasing supply-chain items and securing skilled trades.
- Plan capacity expansion years ahead to match AI-driven hyperscaler demand curves.
Physical Interconnection Is Equinix's Secret Sauce
- Equinix's core advantage is physical interconnection across 273 data centers enabling ecosystems to connect with low latency.
- That connectivity is critical for real-time AI inference and enterprise deployment near users.
China Pushes For Chip Self-Reliance
- China and Huawei are accelerating homegrown AI chip development to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and external suppliers.
- Progress there fuels investor optimism and higher valuations for Chinese tech firms.
