Taiwanese chip designer MediaTek Inc. experienced its best stock performance week since 2002, with a 22% gain directly attributed to its partnership with Google. The surge in investor confidence is tied to MediaTek's collaboration with Google on the design of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are increasingly seen as a viable competitor to Nvidia's dominant AI chips. The enthusiasm also surrounds Google's latest Gemini AI model. This development underscores the growing influence of Google's AI hardware ecosystem. Analysts are highlighting the upside for Google's partners, with some suggesting a preference for companies in Google's camp over the Nvidia supply chain. The market reaction signifies a strong belief in the long-term potential of Google's vertically integrated AI strategy and its ability to reshape the chip landscape.