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Nvidia is mobilizing a staggering $500 billion to finance AI infrastructure, while major regulations in the EU and California begin enforcement. This week's developments also include massive funding rounds, record profits for memory chip makers, and the launch of faster, more cost-effective AI models.

The EU's AI Act moved from policy to practice with its first major fines, totaling €47 million against non-compliant firms. Meanwhile, a staggering $500 billion strategic partnership between NVIDIA and SK Group highlighted the immense investments still pouring into the AI hardware supply chain.

Hardware advancements are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, from sub-nanometer chips to production-scale cloud infrastructure. Meanwhile, regulators are racing to keep pace, introducing new reporting requirements and adjusting timelines for AI governance.