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Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Nvidia is now the world’s biggest maker of the specialised chips needed to power generative AI, a new generation of AI technology.

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SINGAPORE – Chipmaker

Nvidia briefly touched a stock market valuation of US$1 trillion ($1.35 trillion)

on Tuesday, making it the first chipmaker to hit that major milestone.

The shares began trading at around US$397 apiece on Wednesday, giving it a market valuation of US$988.7 billion.

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