Bring the hammer down on Nvidia, US progressive and antitrust orgs urge the Feds

Numerous advocacy groups are urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) to investigate Nvidia for potential monopolistic practices. A letter signed by representatives from ten nonprofit organizations claims that Nvidia's significant market share—reportedly 80% in GPUs and 98% in datacenter GPUs—allows it to dominate competitors and influence pricing and trade terms. The organizations, which include both left-leaning political advocacy groups and those focused on antitrust issues, argue that Nvidia's practices could harm consumer choice and innovation. They also criticize Nvidia's proprietary CUDA programming environment, suggesting it limits competition. The letter aligns with the Biden administration's tough stance on tech companies and raises concerns about Nvidia's sales to China, which some groups believe should be illegal. While the letter serves as a lobbying effort, it is uncertain whether it will influence the DoJ's decision on whether to pursue an investigation, as discussions about a potential inquiry have been ongoing since June. Nvidia has responded to the allegations, asserting that it complies with all regulations and promotes growth and innovation in the tech sector. The company emphasizes its commitment to making its technologies accessible across various platforms. Additionally, there are indications that Nvidia may face scrutiny from European regulators, as the EU's Competition Commissioner has begun preliminary inquiries into the company's practices.