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AI IntelligenceAug 22, 2026Primary Market
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The Decoder · Reported · Nvidia

Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion: Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's Model Factory, software for building AI models, and plans to bring on 109 employees in a $6 billion deal. The acquisition strengthens Nvidia's position in applied AI development rather than just chips.

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Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's "Model Factory" and 109 employees for $6 billion: Nvidia is acquiring Poolside's Model Factory, software for building AI models, and plans to bring on 109 employees in a $6 billion deal. The acquisition strengthens Nvidia's position in applied AI development rather than just chips.