Is China’s AI Bubble on the Verge of an Unprecedented Collapse?

Is China’s AI Bubble on the Verge of an Unprecedented Collapse?

Just a year ago, China’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector was booming. Millions of high-end Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) GPUs found their way into the country, despite U.S. export restrictions and tariffs. Demand was so high that Nvidia’s H100 chips, essential for training AI models, were selling for as much as 200,000 yuan ($28,000) each on the black market. In response to this soaring demand, China rapidly constructed hundreds of data centers to house AI servers. However, according to a recent MIT Technology Review report, the AI bubble in China has lost momentum. Government funding has dried up, leading project managers to … Read more

Nvidia Open-Sources Run.AI Software After $700M Acquisition

Nvidia Open-Sources Run.AI Software After $700M Acquisition

Nvidia, the global leader in graphics processing and AI technologies, has officially acquired Run.AI, an Israeli startup specializing in GPU orchestration for artificial intelligence (AI). While the purchase price was not formally disclosed, reports indicate the acquisition was valued at approximately $700 million. In a bold and strategic move, Nvidia also announced its plans to open-source the Run.AI platform, a decision poised to benefit the AI ecosystem significantly. Run.AI is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions that help companies optimize their AI infrastructure by scheduling and managing Nvidia GPUs in cloud environments. The company’s open-source initiative aligns with Nvidia’s broader strategy … Read more