Nvidia Invests $6 Billion to Build Open-Weight AI Model

Nvidia plans to leverage a $6 billion deal to build one of the world's strongest open-weight AI models, aiming to compete with Chinese giants like DeepSeek and Kimi K3. The licensing deal with startup Polyside poses a direct challenge to leading U.S. AI firms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as open-weight AI models are generally cheaper to operate. Founded in 2023 by Iso Kant and Jason Warner, Nvidia intends to invest $1 billion in Polyside. The deal includes licensing Polyside's technology and hiring most of its engineers, reflecting Nvidia's efforts to solidify its market dominance in AI.