Nvidia taps AI cloud providers to expand compute access for startups
TLDR
Nvidia launched a partnership program connecting AI startups with cloud service providers to access computing infrastructure powered by Nvidia chips, with revenue sharing between the parties. The company named Sharon AI and Firmus Technologies as initial partners, with the latter building a data center expected to reach 170,000 Nvidia GPUs. The move addresses startup demand for scarce GPU capacity as the sector faces liquidity constraints and compute availability issues.
Why it matters
Nvidia has started a partnership program that offers firms access to critical computing infrastructure through the company's network of AI cloud service providers. Members of the program will share both product and cloud revenue with Nvidia.
