NVIDIA is currently engaged in preliminary discussions regarding the acquisition of Reflection AI, an AI startup based in the United States. Simultaneously, NVIDIA is also exploring the possibility of additional investments to further strengthen their partnership. The specific nature of the transaction remains undecided, with options including a complete acquisition, acqui-hiring (a blend of acquisition and hiring key talent), or an increased equity investment.

Notably, NVIDIA has already made a substantial investment of $800 million in Reflection AI, thereby securing a significant stake in the company. NVIDIA's strategic maneuver is geared towards refining its AI ecosystem, fulfilling pertinent business requirements, and addressing gaps in the model and application layers. This move marks a pivotal step in NVIDIA's endeavor to invest across the entire AI industry chain and to establish an open-source ecosystem.