Nvidia Plans $1B Investment in Figure as Jensen Huang Seeks to Diversify AI Model Dependencies

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Nvidia is reportedly discussing a further $1 billion investment in humanoid robot maker Figure to mitigate risks associated with cooling AI demand and over-reliance on a few key customers like OpenAI. This move aligns with CEO Jensen Huang's strategy to foster thousands of diverse AI models via initiatives involving Nemotron and startups like Poolside, thereby decentralizing revenue sources and strengthening Nvidia's long-term market position.

LATEST/Nvidia is reportedly discussing a further $1 billion investment in humanoid robot maker Figure to mitigate risks associated with cooling AI demand and over-reliance on a few key customers like OpenAI. This move aligns with CEO Jensen Huang's strategy to foster thousands of diverse AI models via initiatives involving Nemotron and startups like Poolside, thereby decentralizing revenue sources and strengthening Nvidia's long-term market position.

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IT之家 · 智能时代T2·Oct 8, 01:49 AM68 pts
Nvidia Plans $1B Investment in Figure as Jensen Huang Seeks to Diversify AI Model Dependencies
Original: 黄仁勋焦虑 AI 需求降温，曝英伟达拟再投 10 亿美元加码人形机器人企业 Figure
- Nvidia plans an additional $1 billion investment in Figure, which has a pre-money valuation of approximately $38 billion.
- CEO Jensen Huang expresses concern over cooling AI demand and chip substitution risks, aiming to reduce reliance on a few major clients (three customers account for 44% of sales).
- Nvidia intends to invest in startups supporting Nemotron open-source model development and other AI applications to promote model diversity.
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