Jensen Huang says it's 'ridiculous' to say Nvidia's $2 billion investment in CoreWeave is another circular deal

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concerns regarding circular financing related to Nvidia's $2 billion investment in CoreWeave, labeling such suggestions as "ridiculous" [1][2]. Investment Details - Nvidia is expanding its investment in CoreWeave by purchasing $2 billion worth of shares, which will support CoreWeave's efforts to procure land, power, and infrastructure for building AI factories powered by Nvidia's chips [2][3]. - Huang emphasized that Nvidia's investments represent a small percentage of the total capital required by these companies for their AI expansion plans, citing OpenAI's commitment to spend approximately $1.4 trillion over the next eight years on data centers [3][4]. Company Reputation and Financial Health - Nvidia has previously addressed concerns about its financial stability, particularly in response to investor Michael Burry's critiques, asserting that its underlying business is economically sound and that its reporting is transparent [4][5]. - The company has expressed its commitment to maintaining a reputation for integrity amidst scrutiny, contrasting its situation with historical examples from Silicon Valley [5].