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Nvidia-Groq Deal Under DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Nvidia's $20 billion licensing agreement with Groq, a move that could have significant implications for the AI industry.
Nvidia and Groq announced the non-exclusive deal in August, but it appears that the DOJ has now stepped in to determine if the arrangement skirted antitrust scrutiny.
This development raises questions about the structure of similar deals in the AI sector, which could potentially be re-examined by regulators.
Nvidia's lawyers at the time argued that the agreement was designed to avoid triggering antitrust concerns, but it remains to be seen if their strategy will ultimately hold up.