DOJ Probes Nvidia’s License Deal With Groq on Antitrust Concerns
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Antitrust scrutiny of Nvidia’s $20B Groq licensing deal shows regulators are now probing not just acquisitions but complex licensing structures in AI silicon. If your roadmap depends on a single GPU vendor, build contingency plans—supply, pricing, and partnership terms can all be reshaped by enforcement.
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