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Bargaining chips: Nvidia is the bank of AI

The Economist· Sep 4, 2026· 24m 33s

Nvidia , the world’s most valuable company, has shifted strategy to boost demand for its chips. Our correspondent assesses the opportunities and risks. Knife crime in Britain moves to rural pastures. And our obituaries editor recounts the life of Frank Smith , who died in prison aged 101.  Watch extended clips from Insider here , plus the full Elon Musk interview Guests and host: Shailesh Chitnis, global business writer Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie

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Bargaining chips: Nvidia is the bank of AI

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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