Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year

# Plain-English Summary Nvidia, the company that makes the chips powering AI systems, has invested $40 billion into other AI companies so far this year—essentially betting that it can profit whether it sells chips or owns stakes in the companies using them. This strategy lets Nvidia double down on AI's growth: it makes money from selling hardware to these companies while also potentially cashing in if those companies become valuable.