Nvidia-OpenAI megadeal news is not good for OpenAI, says Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  February 02, 2026 at 23:07  |  2:10  |  CNBC
Speakers
Alex Kantrowitz — Founder of Big Technology

Summary

Alex Kantrowitz of Big Technology discusses Nvidia's reported $100 billion investment in OpenAI, arguing the shift in Jensen Huang's language signals reduced commitment and is not good for OpenAI. He also says OpenAI's many bets across devices, enterprise, and consumer could be seen as a lack of focus, especially as Anthropic and Google advance with competitive models. The segment frames the Nvidia-OpenAI deal as a signal of intensifying AI competition and uncertainty over OpenAI's leadership.

  • Alex Kantrowitz analyzes Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI investment.
  • He says Nvidia's language shift shows less commitment.
  • He views the deal as not good for OpenAI.
  • OpenAI's device, enterprise, and consumer bets may signal lack of focus.
  • Anthropic and Google are cited as strong competitors.
  • The discussion highlights uncertainty over which AI model provider wins.
  • No specific public stock trade is recommended in the segment.
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