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Nearly $100 billion in equity holdings is letting the chipmaker deepen its grip on AI infrastructure even as customers seek alternatives to its chips.
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Nvidia plans to invest in AI chip rival d-Matrix as it looks to make its hardware work with competing chips. The move could strengthen Nvidia’s grip on AI infrastructure even as customers seek alternatives to its GPUs. Read more:Read original on X
Nvidia is scouting deals in robotics, self-driving cars and AI models that run on local devices as its historic dealmaking spree continues. The chipmaker held nearly $100 billion in equity investments as of late July. Full story:Read original on X
Nvidia is in talks to invest more in Reflection AI or buy the startup, according to Reuters and the FT. Reflection already counts Nvidia as a backer after an $800 million investment.Read original on X
Nvidia is in early talks to buy or back Reflection AI, and the deal could range from an acqui-hire to more chips or a bigger equity stake.Read original on X
Nvidia's $100 billion investment spree reaches chip rivals and AI startups
Nvidia's investment spree reaches chip rivals and AI startups
Nvidia invests in chip rival d-Matrix amid dealmaking spree
Nvidia invests in chip rival d-Matrix amid robotics dealmaking spree
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The closed-door briefing comes as Nvidia's board runs its own investigation into Huang.
The report raises questions about whether Nvidia's board investigation into CEO Jensen Huang can be independent.
Sources say China is asking both companies to stop, raising data security stakes for major AI labs.
The probe follows reports that Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, raising security concerns at the top AI chip company.