Nvidia Invests $1.5B in SoftBank for OpenAI Data Center Chips
Published on 2026-08-17T17:00:20.074603
Nvidia Invests $1.5B in SoftBank for OpenAI Data Center Chips
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Nvidia is investing $1.5 billion in a SoftBank data center developer to ensure its chips power an OpenAI data center. This strategic move strengthens Nvidia's position in the AI infrastructure market. (Source: TechCrunch) Original