Nvidia Reportedly Facing Pair of DOJ Antitrust Probes [Video]

Nvidia (NVDA) reportedly is facing two separate U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust investigations. 

The first probe is connected to the semiconductor giant’s April acquisition of Israel-based startup Run:ai, according to a Politico report Thursday, which cites “five people with direct knowledge of the matter.” Run:ai specializes in the visualization of graphics processing units (GPUs), and its technology enables Nvidia’s clients to do more with fewer chips, the report said. 

The second is investigating whether Nvidia is putting pressure on customers not to buy its rivals’ products, as reported by The Information Thursday. The DOJ has reached out to “several” of Nvidia’s competitors, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), “to gather information about the complaints,” the report said, citing “two people involved in the discussions.” 

Nvidia insists it isn’t operating illegally. 

“NVIDIA wins on merit, as reflected in our benchmark results and value to customers,” a spokesperson told Investopedia. …