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Nvidia to invest up to $3.2 billion in Corning as part of massive optical fiber deal with 3 new factories focused on AI

Corning is opening three new advanced manufacturing plants in the U.S. dedicated entirely to optical technologies for Nvidia.

Nvidia to invest up to $3.2 billion in Corning as part of massive optical fiber deal with 3 new factories focused on AI

TL;DR

  • Nvidia is investing up to $3.2 billion in Corning for new optical technology manufacturing facilities.
  • Three new factories in North Carolina and Texas will be dedicated to optical technologies for Nvidia.
  • The partnership is expected to create at least 3,000 jobs and increase Corning's U.S. optical manufacturing capacity by tenfold.
  • The deal aims to integrate Corning's optical glass fibers into Nvidia's AI systems, replacing copper for faster data transfer and lower energy use.
  • This collaboration is seen as crucial for the advancement of AI infrastructure and American manufacturing.