Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more, FT reports
Nvidia is in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more in the US open-weight model developer, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. TNW has not independently verified the report.
The talks are at an early stage and could still fall apart, according to the FT. The two sides could reach an agreement in the coming weeks, the paper said. Arash Massoudi, George Hammond, Michael Acton and George Steer wrote the report.
An acqui-hire is one option
A deal could take several forms, the FT reported. One is a so-called acqui-hire. Nvidia would hire Reflection’s staff and license its technology instead of buying the company outright. That route could avoid a lengthy regulatory review.
Other options include supplying the startup with more chips or raising Nvidia’s stake. Nvidia has already invested $800m in Reflection, the FT reported.
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