Nvidia in early talks to buy or deepen stake in Reflection AI, FT says

Nvidia is in early talks to acquire Reflection AI, a US open-weight model developer, or to invest more in it, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The talks could still fall apart. According to DigiTimes, Nvidia is weighing an acqui-hire structure to avoid lengthy antitrust reviews, and the startup is valued at US$25 billion.

• The FT says an agreement could come within weeks, citing people familiar with the matter.
• Quartz says options include an acqui-hire, additional chips or a larger equity stake.
• PYMNTS notes the White House has counted on US open-weight models to rival China's.

Covered by 3 publishers within 8 hours of the first report.

• The Next Web: Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more, FT reports

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DT DigiTimes Nvidia, Reflection AI, the strategic pivot to open-weight ecosystems · DIGITIMES 11:10 PM

TNW The Next Web Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more, FT reports · Ana Maria Constantin 4:28 AM

QZ Quartz Nvidia is in talks to acquire or deepen its stake in AI startup Reflection · Cris Tolomia 7:20 AM

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