1806 ET - GlobalFoundries is looking beyond the explosion in data center developments, inking acquisitions that position the company for physical artificial intelligence, or AI tech that will power machines such as robots, drones and self-driving cars that interact with the physical world. The company's MIPS acquisition and deal for Synopsys' processor IP business lay the foundation for the company's pivot, which executives "firmly believe will outstrip the current boom on the data center over the long haul because the number of applications are much, much broader," CEO Tim Breen said on a call with investors. "As physical AI proliferates in the coming years and manifests across many different new applications and form factors, we expect our home and industrial Internet of Things business to be a key beneficiary." Shares closed up 16% to $48.76. (emon.reiser@wsj.com)
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