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Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in AI Data Centers, Faces Criticism

3/12/2026

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Nvidia is investing $2 billion in Amsterdam-based Nebius Group to develop AI data centers.
The facilities aim to deploy 5 gigawatts of computing power by 2030.
Analysts criticize Nvidia's circular investment approach as potentially inflating sector valuations.
Nvidia also partners with Thinking Machines Lab, founded by Mira Murati, former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, to optimize AI systems.

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Historical Context

IBM's Watson's victory on Jeopardy! in 2011 marked a pivotal moment in AI, showcasing its capabilities. Fast forward to 2025, Nvidia's $2 billion investment in Nebius Group aims to harness 5 gigawatts of computing power by 2030, reflecting the escalating demand for AI infrastructure amid concerns of inflated valuations and potential market instability, reminiscent of the dot-com bubble.

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Story summary

Nvidia is investing $2 billion in Amsterdam-based Nebius Group to develop AI data centers.
The facilities aim to deploy 5 gigawatts of computing power by 2030.
Analysts criticize Nvidia's circular investment approach as potentially inflating sector valuations.
Nvidia also partners with Thinking Machines Lab, founded by Mira Murati, former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, to optimize AI systems.

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