Nvidia in Talks to Acquire Open Model Startup Reflection AI for Vertical Integration

Nvidia is negotiating the acquisition of open-source model startup Reflection AI, aiming to integrate frontier algorithmic R&D directly into its hardware ecosystem. If completed, this move signals a strategic shift from pure infrastructure provision to full-stack vertical integration of 'chips + models'. While specific valuation and terms remain undisclosed, the deal could reshape competitive dynamics between open-source communities and commercial closed-source models.