NVIDIA backs thinking machines with massive chip procurement deal
NVIDIA is teaming up with Thinking Machines Lab, the AI startup launched by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati.
This multi-year partnership gives the young company access to NVIDIA's latest processors, basically a huge upgrade for building and training advanced AI models.
Industry executives estimate 1 gigawatt of computing power can cost around $50 billion; Thinking Machines' agreement includes procurement of at least 1 gigawatt, but the financial terms were not disclosed.
Thinking Machines' valuation and NVIDIA's strategic investment
Thinking Machines recently hit a $12 billion valuation after a massive seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with NVIDIA also joining as an investor.
Even as some executives have left, the startup is pushing ahead and looking to raise more funds.
For NVIDIA, this move isn't just about selling chips: it's about shaping the future of AI by backing promising new players and making sure they have the tools to succeed.