Nvidia Buys $5B Intel Stake to Drive AI Chip Collaboration

Nvidia Buys $5B Intel Stake to Drive AI Chip Collaboration

Nvidia Buys $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Planning AI Chip Collaboration A major shake-up in the semiconductor industry is underway as Nvidia buys $5 billion stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration that could redefine the future of both data centers and consumer PCs. The deal highlights how two of the world’s most powerful chipmakers are setting aside rivalry to jointly build next-generation products tailored for AI. Image Credits:Costfoto/NurPhoto / Getty Images Nvidia will purchase Intel shares at $23.28 each, giving it nearly a 4% stake in the company. This move positions Nvidia as one of Intel’s largest shareholders, underscoring the strategic importance of the partnership. Following the announcement, Intel stock surged by almost 30% in early Thursday trading. Why Nvidia and Intel Are Joining Forces At the heart of this deal is a plan to integrate both companies’ architectures using Nvidia’s NVLink interface. NVLink is faster than PCI Express, enabling seamless data and control tra…