Nvidia invests 100 billion dollars in OpenAI to revolutionize AI data centers

Nvidia has announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, to significantly fund the company behind ChatGPT for the construction of data centers using Nvidia's chips. In the coming years, OpenAI is set to receive millions of Nvidia chips. "Everything starts with computing power," explained Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, in a joint press release. Computational infrastructure will form the basis of the future economy, and OpenAI plans to promote groundbreaking AI developments and empower businesses as well as individuals with Nvidia's support. The investment will be made gradually, depending on the provision of the planned 10 gigawatts of power, with the first gigawatt data center planned for the second half of 2026. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the partnership as the next big step into the age of intelligence, highlighting the significance of 10 gigawatts for the AI boom. Companies worldwide are expected to invest $375 billion in AI infrastructure by 2025, with Nvidia's GPUs playing a crucial role. This partnership secures Nvidia's leading position in global AI development. Critics, however, argue that this could be "circular funding" as Nvidia potentially finances its key customers, who in turn purchase Nvidia products. Analysts, on the other hand, see enormous potential for demand in the wake of the fourth industrial revolution. OpenAI is currently valued at $500 billion, with 700 million weekly active users. Earlier this year, OpenAI hinted at a billion-dollar investment with Softbank and Oracle in the US, and similar projects are planned in other regions, including the United Arab Emirates.