NVIDIA is still planning to make a 'huge' investment in OpenAI, CEO says (www.engadget.com)

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the company's intention to make a substantial investment in OpenAI, despite earlier reports suggesting that a previously proposed $100 billion deal was not moving forward as expected. Speaking at a conference in Taipei, Huang indicated that this investment could be one of NVIDIA's largest yet, highlighting the company's unwavering belief in OpenAI's potential and its significant contributions to the AI field. In September, NVIDIA and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership aiming to develop 10 gigawatts of AI data centers, with an initial phase projected to launch by the second half of 2026. Although Huang critiqued some aspects of OpenAI's business approach, labeling them as "nonbinding" negotiations, he reaffirmed his support for OpenAI's work. While the total investment may not reach the previously discussed $100 billion, this funding round signifies NVIDIA's commitment to further enhancing AI infrastructure and capabilities, which could have profound implications for advancements in machine learning and AI applications.