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Nvidia Downplays $100 Billion OpenAI Deal, Confirms It Will Join Funding Round

Fresh reports of a stalled 10‑gigawatt plan pressured the stock, with negotiations pivoting to an equity stake.

Overview

  • Jensen Huang said the previously cited $100 billion figure was never a binding commitment and that Nvidia will invest "one step at a time."
  • Huang stated Nvidia will make a large commitment and "will absolutely be involved" in OpenAI’s current raise, but not at the $100 billion level.
  • The Wall Street Journal reported the September memorandum to build at least 10 gigawatts of compute for OpenAI has effectively stalled.
  • Bloomberg reporting indicates talks now focus on Nvidia taking an equity stake, while Amazon is separately negotiating an investment reportedly up to $50 billion.
  • Nvidia shares fell roughly 1.8% to 2% in premarket trading on the uncertainty, as Sam Altman publicly praised Nvidia and Oracle said its $300 billion OpenAI deal remains unaffected.