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Nvidia is under investigation by French antitrust authorities for potential anti-competitive practices in the AI and GPU markets. French authorities are preparing charges against the company, focusing on its CUDA software and strategic investments in AI-driven cloud services.&nbsp; If found guilty, Nvidia could be ordered to pay substantial penalties equivalent to around 10% of its annual revenue globally 
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The case pitting Nvidia against European regulators who want fair competition within fast-changing tech industries has led to investigations into its conduct by French authorities, specifically concerning its CUDA software, which is widely used in developing artificial intelligence applications. 
There are concerns that Nvidia’s dominance in this sector may be stifling competition and innovation, raising questions about potential monopolistic behavior. The company’s recent investments in AI-focused cloud services have also attracted regulatory attention, given their potential to consolidate Nvidia’s position in the AI market further. 
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French antitrust authorities have intensified their investigation into the company, starting with raids in the graphics card sector. The initial phase aimed to uncover evidence of anti-competitive behavior and has since expanded to involve its cloud computing activities. The focus on CUDA software stems from its critical role in many AI applications, giving the company a substantial market advantage. Regulators are examining whether this advantage unfairly limits the ability of competitors to innovate and compete effectively. 
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 Nvidia reportedly faces charges from the French antitrust regulator over alleged anti-competitive practices. This follows raids conducted at Nvidia's French offices in September last year, part of a wider investigation into computer chipmakers. <a href="https://t.co/w832Yjqa3i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/w832Yjqa3i</a>— Firstpost (@firstpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/firstpost/status/1808134348081676545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">July 2, 2024</a>
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The company may face huge fines if proven guilty of participating in anti-competitive activities, and be required to alter its business activities.&nbsp; This could affect its positioning and strategy in AI and cloud computing sectors. The investigation also serves as a cautionary tale for other tech giants, emphasizing the importance of adhering to antitrust laws to promote healthy competition. 
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How NVidia responds to these allegations is critical for its trajectory going forward as well. This situation highlights broader questions around regulatory oversight within tech industries; hence underscoring the need for balanced regulation that promotes invention while curbing monopolistic behaviors. 
Cryptopolitan reporting by Chris Murithi

Nvidia set to face French antitrust charges over alleged anti-competitive practices

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