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Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project

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Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year

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Nvidia’s $3.5B MediaTek bet reveals its plan for tackling Big Tech’s AI chip buildout

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Nvidia’s $3.5B MediaTek bet reveals its plan for tackling Big Tech’s AI chip buildout

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Nvidia's $750B in Deals Reignite Circular AI Fears

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Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months.

Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months.

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