In this NYSE Live interview, R "Ray" Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst of Constellation Research, says data centers remain essential to AI growth, though regulatory and community concerns could affect the pace of expansion in some markets. He also discusses US-China competition in AI infrastructure, where data center capacity, energy availability and regulatory approvals determine how quickly AI ecosystems can scale. On semiconductors, he believes AMD has significantly strengthened its competitive position through its EPYC and Instinct product families. He also argues that hyperscalers' heavy spending reflects deliberate investment in long-term opportunities despite investor concerns over negative free cash flow, while Apple, focused on integrating AI into devices, continues to benefit from a significant replacement cycle.
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