Broadcom's AI Silicon Empire -- Custom XPUs, Hyperscaler Partnerships, and the Challenge to NVIDIA

Broadcom has quietly become one of the most important companies in AI infrastructure by co-designing custom AI accelerator chips (XPUs) with the world's largest hyperscalers -- Google, Meta, Apple, and OpenAI. This module dives deep into Broadcom's custom silicon strategy, its $73 billion AI backlog, and how the company is positioning itself as the alternative to NVIDIA's GPU dominance. Understanding this business is essential for any candidate who wants to articulate why Broadcom matters in the AI era.