Nvidia, in a response to a Bloomberg News report about the US Department of Justice sending out subpoenas as part of an antitrust probe, said it has been in touch with the government agency but hasn't been subpoenaed.

Those requests often come in the form of what's called a civil investigative demand, but is better known as a subpoena. The Department of Justice issued one such request to Nvidia for information related to its acquisition of RunAI, along with other areas of its chip business, one person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Nvidia, in response to the story, said its lead in the market for AI computing is a function of its superior products.

“Nvidia wins on merit, as reflected in our benchmark results and value to customers, and customers can choose whatever solution is best for them,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We have inquired with the US Department of Justice and have not been subpoenaed. Nonetheless, we are happy to answer any questions regulators may have about our business.”

In the probe, which Bloomberg earlier reported in June, investigators have been reaching out to other technology companies for information. The DOJ's San Francisco office is taking the lead in running the inquiry, people familiar with the matter said. A representative for the DOJ declined to comment.

The people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private, said antitrust officials are concerned Nvidia is making it harder to switch to alternative suppliers and penalise buyers that don't exclusively use its artificial intelligence chips.

The regulators have been investigating the purchase of RunAI, announced in April. That company makes software to help manage AI computing and there are concerns the tie-up will make it harder for customers to switch away from Nvidia chips. Regulators also are inquiring whether Nvidia gives preferential supply and pricing to customers that use its technology exclusively or buy its complete systems, according to the people.

Nvidia has drawn regulatory scrutiny since it became the world's most valuable chipmaker and a key beneficiary of the AI spending boom, with sales more than doubling each quarter while it's eclipsed one-time chip leaders such as Intel Corp.

Nvidia, in a response to a Bloomberg News report about the US Department of Justice sending out subpoenas as part of an antitrust probe, said it has been in touch with the government agency but hasn't been subpoenaed.

Nvidia, in a response to a Bloomberg News report about the US Department of Justice sending out subpoenas as part of an antitrust probe, said it has been in touch with the government agency but hasn't been subpoenaed. Those requests often come in the form of what's called a civil investigative demand, but is better known as a subpoena. The Department of Justice issued one such request to Nvidia for information related to its acquisition of RunAI, along with other areas of its chip business, one person with direct knowledge of the matter said. Nvidia, in response to the story, said its lead in the market for AI computing is a function of its superior products. “Nvidia wins on merit, as reflected in our benchmark results and value to customers, and customers can choose whatever solution is best for them,” the company said in a statement, adding, “We have inquired with the US Department of Justice and have not been subpoenaed. Nonetheless, we are happy to answer any questions regulators may have about our business.” In the probe, which Bloomberg earlier reported in June, investigators have been reaching out to other technology companies for information. The DOJ's San Francisco office is taking the lead in running the inquiry, people familiar with the matter said. A representative for the DOJ declined to comment. The people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private, said antitrust officials are concerned Nvidia is making it harder to switch to alternative suppliers and penalise buyers that don't exclusively use its artificial intelligence chips. The regulators have been investigating the purchase of RunAI, announced in April. That company makes software to help manage AI computing and there are concerns the tie-up will make it harder for customers to switch away from Nvidia chips. Regulators also are inquiring whether Nvidia gives preferential supply and pricing to customers that use its technology exclusively or buy its complete systems, according to the people. Nvidia has drawn regulatory scrutiny since it became the world's most valuable chipmaker and a key beneficiary of the AI spending boom, with sales more than doubling each quarter while it's eclipsed one-time chip leaders such as Intel Corp.

Nvidia faces antitrust scrutiny from DOJ over AI chip dominance and RunAI acquisition

The US chipmaking company Nvidia Corp on Tuesday entered the elite Wall Street Club as its market valuation breached $1 trillion.

The gaming and chipmaking company’s shares rose 3.8 per cent in trading before the bell on Tuesday, putting its value at $1.03 trillion, making it the first-ever chipmaking company to join the elusive club.

The shares of the firm, which makes graphics processing units (GPUs) that help power&nbsp;generative artificial intelligence&nbsp;platforms, soared after Nvidia said that the AI boom is translating into record sales, as it reported a quarterly profit of more than $2 billion and revenue of $7 billion, defying Wall Street expectations.

Rivalling Nvidia is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the next largest chipmaker globally, which is valued at about $535 billion.&nbsp;

Before Nvidia, Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta Platforms Inc had briefly clinched the trillion-dollar market capitalisation milestone in 2021, before its stocks tumbled, and its valuation&nbsp;dwindled to about $670 billion as of its last close.

Fewer than 10 companies have achieved this milestone. Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc are the other US companies that are part of the trillion-dollar club.

<h2>What does Nvidia do?</h2>

Nvidia primarily makes graphic cards and accounts for about 80 per cent of GPUs produced worldwide, Reuters news agency reported.

The chips are used to handle the math needed for AI computing. OpenAI's ChatGPT, for instance, was created with&nbsp;thousands of Nvidia AI-optimised GPUs.

A new wave of generative AI from the likes of OpenAI and Google has been a boon for Nvidia, which had its stock price jump more than 180 per cent so far this year.&nbsp;

The company pointed out last week that the rapid rise of AI technology propelled its earnings, and as a result, it reported a stronger-than-expected forecast for the second quarter, noting that it expects sales of about $11 billion compared with estimates of $7.15 billion.

On Monday, the company also made a series of announcements on new products, including&nbsp;a new supercomputer&nbsp;meant to help establish the next generation of AI applications.

<h2>Nvidia’s projections in 2024</h2>

For the second quarter of 2024, Nvidia has forecast&nbsp;$11 billion in sales, expecting 50 per cent higher sales than the consensus estimates of $7.15 billion.

The Reuters report noted that this forecast left Wall Street analysts astounded, with many labelling it as "unfathomable" and "cosmological."

Analysts rushed to increase their price targets for the company, with the highest valuation reaching around $1.6 trillion, placing Nvidia on par with Google-parent Alphabet.

Experts, however, have warned that a high valuation would create substantial pressure on Nvidia to consistently deliver strong growth, potentially resulting in share price volatility.

<h2>Nvidia’s shift from gaming</h2>

Historically, Nvidia has been associated with gaming, but that perception has changed recently. Nvidia's GPU&nbsp;plays a crucial role in generative AI platforms such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard.

The emergence of cryptocurrency mining and AI applications has disrupted the notion that GPUs are primarily for gaming, leading to a significant surge in share prices for GPU manufacturers and suppliers like Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC in recent months.

Intel, on the other hand, has been facing difficulties with inventory management and development hurdles. Since its primary aim has been to dominate the central processing unit (CPU) chip market, Intel has not been able to draw the same level of investor interest as GPU manufacturers have had amid the recent surge in demand for graphic cards, Reuters news agency reported.

Also, Nvidia’s foray into making chips for data centres is threatening Intel’s Advanced Micro Devices Inc's market dominance.

By showing that Nvidia’s processors can deftly handle massive AI workloads, the company has made quick inroads.

It’s now poised to overtake Intel in data centre sales — an unthinkable feat just a few years ago.

<h2>Nvidia's rise</h2>

The company was founded in 1993 by American-Taiwanese engineer Jen-Hsun "Jensen" Huang, initially a star in the video game world.

The Silicon Valley-based company has long been known for producing graphic cards that render high image quality and completely cut down response lag time for gamers.

Their GPUs have been known to deftly handle complex simulations, effectively making them superior to conventional computer chips when it comes to graphics, as well as the kind of processing involved with artificial intelligence.

"Nvidia has become synonymous with AI," independent tech analyst Rob Enderle told AFP news agency.

The company "has been investing in the AI boom for almost two decades. They saw an opportunity, and now everybody else is chasing it," he added.

The rise of Nvidia falls in stark contrast with that of other chipmakers, who are predicting a slowdown in the market this year, mainly due to lower demand for personal computers.

This trend has led to a sharp drop in Nvidia's video game revenues, but growth in AI-driven data centre activity has paused their slowdown.

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The US chipmaking company Nvidia Corp on Tuesday entered the elite Wall Street Club as its market valuation breached $1 trillion. The gaming and chipmaking company’s shares rose 3.

The US chipmaking company Nvidia Corp on Tuesday entered the elite Wall Street Club as its market valuation breached $1 trillion. The gaming and chipmaking company’s shares rose 3.8 per cent in trading before the bell on Tuesday, putting its value at $1.03 trillion, making it the first-ever chipmaking company to join the elusive club. The shares of the firm, which makes graphics processing units (GPUs) that help power generative artificial intelligence platforms, soared after Nvidia said that the AI boom is translating into record sales, as it reported a quarterly profit of more than $2 billion and revenue of $7 billion, defying Wall Street expectations. Rivalling Nvidia is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the next largest chipmaker globally, which is valued at about $535 billion. Before Nvidia, Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta Platforms Inc had briefly clinched the trillion-dollar market capitalisation milestone in 2021, before its stocks tumbled, and its valuation dwindled to about $670 billion as of its last close. Fewer than 10 companies have achieved this milestone. Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc, Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc are the other US companies that are part of the trillion-dollar club. What does Nvidia do? Nvidia primarily makes graphic cards and accounts for about 80 per cent of GPUs produced worldwide, Reuters news agency reported. The chips are used to handle the math needed for AI computing. OpenAI's ChatGPT, for instance, was created with thousands of Nvidia AI-optimised GPUs. A new wave of generative AI from the likes of OpenAI and Google has been a boon for Nvidia, which had its stock price jump more than 180 per cent so far this year. The company pointed out last week that the rapid rise of AI technology propelled its earnings, and as a result, it reported a stronger-than-expected forecast for the second quarter, noting that it expects sales of about $11 billion compared with estimates of $7.15 billion. On Monday, the company also made a series of announcements on new products, including a new supercomputer meant to help establish the next generation of AI applications. Nvidia’s projections in 2024 For the second quarter of 2024, Nvidia has forecast $11 billion in sales, expecting 50 per cent higher sales than the consensus estimates of $7.15 billion. The Reuters report noted that this forecast left Wall Street analysts astounded, with many labelling it as "unfathomable" and "cosmological." Analysts rushed to increase their price targets for the company, with the highest valuation reaching around $1.6 trillion, placing Nvidia on par with Google-parent Alphabet. Experts, however, have warned that a high valuation would create substantial pressure on Nvidia to consistently deliver strong growth, potentially resulting in share price volatility. Nvidia’s shift from gaming Historically, Nvidia has been associated with gaming, but that perception has changed recently. Nvidia's GPU plays a crucial role in generative AI platforms such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The emergence of cryptocurrency mining and AI applications has disrupted the notion that GPUs are primarily for gaming, leading to a significant surge in share prices for GPU manufacturers and suppliers like Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC in recent months. Intel, on the other hand, has been facing difficulties with inventory management and development hurdles. Since its primary aim has been to dominate the central processing unit (CPU) chip market, Intel has not been able to draw the same level of investor interest as GPU manufacturers have had amid the recent surge in demand for graphic cards, Reuters news agency reported. Also, Nvidia’s foray into making chips for data centres is threatening Intel’s Advanced Micro Devices Inc's market dominance. By showing that Nvidia’s processors can deftly handle massive AI workloads, the company has made quick inroads. It’s now poised to overtake Intel in data centre sales — an unthinkable feat just a few years ago. Nvidia's rise The company was founded in 1993 by American-Taiwanese engineer Jen-Hsun "Jensen" Huang, initially a star in the video game world. The Silicon Valley-based company has long been known for producing graphic cards that render high image quality and completely cut down response lag time for gamers. Their GPUs have been known to deftly handle complex simulations, effectively making them superior to conventional computer chips when it comes to graphics, as well as the kind of processing involved with artificial intelligence. "Nvidia has become synonymous with AI," independent tech analyst Rob Enderle told AFP news agency. The company "has been investing in the AI boom for almost two decades. They saw an opportunity, and now everybody else is chasing it," he added. The rise of Nvidia falls in stark contrast with that of other chipmakers, who are predicting a slowdown in the market this year, mainly due to lower demand for personal computers. This trend has led to a sharp drop in Nvidia's video game revenues, but growth in AI-driven data centre activity has paused their slowdown. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Explained: Nvidia’s road to trillion-dollar market valuation, entry in elite Wall Street Club  

Nvidia is now one of the five trillion dollar companies in the world. The Santa Clara, California-headquartered chipmaker became the first in the sector to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The trillion-dollar market cap in recent days has been powered by enormous growth potential powered by artificial intelligence.

Nvidia joins Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in the elusive trillion-dollar club.

Only nine companies globally have ever achieved this level.

<h2>What led to Nvidia's $1 billion rise: The AI factor</h2>

In the last three months, Nvidia reported $2 billion in profit in its quarterly earnings.

Nvidia’s business got a boost after the demand for PC gaming and cryptocurrency mining went up during the Covid pandemic.

Artificial Intelligence powered Nvidia's rise, as CEO Jensen Huang showed an elevated potential for the company's data-centric growth.

<h2>Nvidia Computex 2023</h2>

Last weekend,&nbsp;Nvidia’s Computex 2023 keynote was full of Artificial Intelligence announcements. This included a demo of games using&nbsp;Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) for Games to support natural language.

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Nvidia Computex 2023 also included an announcement related to a&nbsp;new DGX GH200 supercomputer built around its latest Grace Hopper Superchip that is reported to be&nbsp;collectively capable of an exaflop of AI performance.

<h2>The $1 trillion group</h2>

Nvidia's&nbsp;valuation pushed past the trillion-dollar benchmark as trading opened on Tuesday&nbsp;at over $400 per share. The development has put the chipmaker&nbsp;into an exclusive club occupied by companies such as Apple and Microsoft.

The two&nbsp;surpassed the significant mark in August 2018 and August 2019, respectively. Amazon and Google are the other big tech&nbsp;stocks in the club.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is a former member.

Reuters reported Nvidia’s shares jumped around 25 per cent last week.

The premarket trading on Tuesday morning had the stock hitting up to $404.91, a gain of about four&nbsp;per cent, Bloomberg reported.

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Nvidia is now one of the five trillion dollar companies in the world. The Santa Clara, California-headquartered chipmaker became the first in the sector to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Tuesday.

Nvidia is now one of the five trillion dollar companies in the world. The Santa Clara, California-headquartered chipmaker became the first in the sector to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Tuesday. The trillion-dollar market cap in recent days has been powered by enormous growth potential powered by artificial intelligence. Nvidia joins Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in the elusive trillion-dollar club. Only nine companies globally have ever achieved this level. What led to Nvidia's $1 billion rise: The AI factor In the last three months, Nvidia reported $2 billion in profit in its quarterly earnings. Nvidia’s business got a boost after the demand for PC gaming and cryptocurrency mining went up during the Covid pandemic. Artificial Intelligence powered Nvidia's rise, as CEO Jensen Huang showed an elevated potential for the company's data-centric growth. Nvidia Computex 2023 Last weekend, Nvidia’s Computex 2023 keynote was full of Artificial Intelligence announcements. This included a demo of games using Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) for Games to support natural language. ALSO WATCH | Nvidia CEO on the AI revolution × Nvidia Computex 2023 also included an announcement related to a new DGX GH200 supercomputer built around its latest Grace Hopper Superchip that is reported to be collectively capable of an exaflop of AI performance. The $1 trillion group Nvidia's valuation pushed past the trillion-dollar benchmark as trading opened on Tuesday at over $400 per share. The development has put the chipmaker into an exclusive club occupied by companies such as Apple and Microsoft. The two surpassed the significant mark in August 2018 and August 2019, respectively. Amazon and Google are the other big tech stocks in the club. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is a former member. Reuters reported Nvidia’s shares jumped around 25 per cent last week. The premarket trading on Tuesday morning had the stock hitting up to $404.91, a gain of about four per cent, Bloomberg reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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