Technology
US Justice Department investigates Nvidia's licensing deal with Groq
The Indian Express47m
THE BRIEF
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The US Department of Justice is investigating whether Nvidia attempted to bypass antitrust scrutiny through its licensing and hiring agreement with AI chipmaker Groq last year.
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Under the 2025 arrangement, Nvidia gained access to Groq's custom chips while Groq's CEO and chief operating officer joined Nvidia without a traditional merger or acquisition review.
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The DOJ sent Nvidia a formal demand for information, which could lead to fines if violations are found, though no wrongdoing has yet been determined.