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NVIDIA competitive response to independent AI chips

NVIDIA competitive response to independent AI chips

Key Questions

What is NVLink Fusion and how is it opening to rivals?

NVLink Fusion allows third-party chips to connect with NVIDIA systems. This includes a new x86 pact with Intel to broaden ecosystem access.

How does Cerebras challenge NVIDIA in inference?

Cerebras is advancing wafer-scale chips as a potential inference alternative. It is positioned as a competitor in large-scale AI deployments.

What is NVIDIA's full-stack strategy aiming to achieve by 2030?

The strategy targets roughly 75% market share through integrated hardware and software. It includes licensing deals such as with Groq's LPU technology.

NVLink Fusion opens to rivals; Intel x86 pact. Cerebras wafer-scale inference challenger emerges. Groq LPU licensing. Full-stack strategy targets ~75% share by 2030.

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Updated May 24, 2026