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Кремниевая долина : как небольшой регион в Калифорнии изменил технологии и весь мир / История / iXBT Live

A few decades ago, Silicon Valley was just a typical area in the southern part of San Francisco Bay. Apricots, plums, and cherries were grown here, and locals could hardly imagine that this is where the digital age would begin. Today, even people far removed from technology know the name "Silicon Valley." It's mentioned when talking about startups, artificial intelligence, billion-dollar companies, and developments changing everyday life. However, Silicon Valley isn't a separate city at all. Many are surprised to learn this fact. In reality, it refers to an entire region uniting dozens of populated areas, research centers, universities, and offices of the world's largest IT companies. Headquarters of Silicon Valley Bank. In this…
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