Groq

Groq is a chip startup developing hardware for artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on high-speed processing for AI workloads. It was founded by former Google engineers and has attracted significant venture capital funding.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into its licensing deal with Nvidia, which is being scrutinized for potential antitrust violations.

Latest on Groq

• Venture Firm Behind Chip Startup Groq Targets $10 Billion Megafund
• This Early Groq Investor Expects Half Her Bets To Fail
• Nvidia's Groq acquihire is on the DOJ's radar, but it's already too late
• The Justice Department is investigating whether Nvidia structured its Groq deal to avoid antitrust review
• DOJ probes Nvidia's licensing deal with AI startup Groq
• DOJ probes Nvidia's licensing deal with AI startup Groq, NYT reports
• Nvidia announced a $17 billion deal with Groq ​last year for a "non-exclusive license" to the startup's chip ​technology and hired several of its executives, including founder Jonathan Ross.
• [via Nvidia]

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