🎮💼 Who said corporate probes can’t be exciting? China’s top market watchdog, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), just announced it’s launching a deeper dive into Nvidia’s anti-trust practices after a preliminary investigation flagged some red flags.
Back in 2020, SAMR conditionally approved Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, but not without strict conditions. The main concerns? That the deal could restrict competition in:
- GPU accelerators 💻
- Dedicated network interconnect equipment 🔌
- High-speed Ethernet adapters ⚡
Now, SAMR says Nvidia may have breached China’s anti-monopoly law and violated the 2020 approval decision. This new probe aims to uncover if those conditions were ignored or if Nvidia’s moves are squeezing out competitors.
Why it matters: For tech enthusiasts, investors, and professionals, this case highlights how regulators are stepping up to ensure fair play in the booming AI and data center markets. Stay tuned as we track the updates! 🌐🚀
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China launches further probe into Nvidia's anti-trust violations
cgtn.com
