Google orders chips from Intel and Nvidia is testing its tech, as TSMC’s grip on AI starts to strain — 2026-06-08

Impact Vector: Technology · Jun 8, 2026 · 4m

## Short Segments PhysicsX, the AI startup that slashes simulation times from days to seconds, has hit a $2.4 billion valuation after a $300 million funding round led by Temasek. This London-based company is revolutionizing engineering by compressing complex design processes, and the fresh capital will help it expand its workforce to meet growing demand. Coming up, we'll explore how Amazon's billion-dollar deal with Corning highlights fiber optics as the new bottleneck in AI infrastructure. Later, we'll dive into Google's strategic chip order from Intel as TSMC's capacity strains. But first…