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Nvidia in talks to acquire open-source AI startup Reflection AI to challenge China’s DeepSeek

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Nvidia is in early talks to acquire Reflection AI, a U.S. artificial intelligence startup valued at $25 billion, as the chip giant looks to strengthen America’s position against Chinese AI rivals such as DeepSeek.

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  1. Financial Times

    Nvidia in talks to acquire US ‘open’ model start-up Reflection AI (opens Financial Times)

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    Donald Trump’s administration hopes the company will rival cheap Chinese alternatives such as DeepSeek

  2. Bloomberg

    Nvidia Explores Deal Options With Reflection AI, Financial Times Says (opens Bloomberg)

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    Nvidia Corp. is in early-stage negotiations to acquire or further invest in startup Reflection AI, an American developer of open-weight models, the Financial Times reported.

  3. Quartz

    Nvidia is in talks to acquire or deepen its stake in AI startup Reflection (opens Quartz)

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    The discussions are at an early stage and could result in an acqui-hire, additional chips, or an increased equity stake

  4. Tech Startups

    Nvidia in talks to acquire open-source AI startup Reflection AI to challenge China’s DeepSeek (opens Tech Startups)

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    Nvidia is in early talks to acquire Reflection AI, a U.S. artificial intelligence startup valued at $25 billion, as the chip giant looks to strengthen America’s position against Chinese AI rivals such as DeepSeek.