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Hardware·Jul 28·all news from July 28, 2026

AI’s Circular Financing Is Back With Nvidia’s Latest Deals

Nvidia is increasingly investing in startups that, in turn, use those funds to purchase its graphics processing units. Critics suggest this circular financing could artificially inflate demand for AI hardware and expose both the manufacturer and its customers to significant financial risks if projected profitability in the sector does not materialize.

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