AI IntelligenceJul 2, 2026AI Intelligence
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Nvidia is increasingly acting like a central bank for AI startups, actively investing to loosen Big Tech's grip on its chip business.
The company is shaping the compute market by funding startups that rely on its hardware. This strategy helps Nvidia maintain influence beyond its core chip sales.
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Nvidia is increasingly acting like a central bank for AI startups, actively investing to loosen Big Tech's grip on its chip business. The company is shaping the compute market by funding startups that rely on its hardware. This strategy helps Nvidia maintain influence beyond its core chip sales.
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