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AI Chip Giant Nvidia Goes On A Real Estate Shopping Spree That'll Make Your Head Spin

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Silicon Valley’s hottest tech darling is at it again, and this time it’s not just collecting chips – it’s scooping up prime Bay Area real estate like it’s collecting trading cards.

Nvidia, the AI powerhouse that’s basically become synonymous with generative AI, is dropping serious cash on Santa Clara office buildings faster than tech bros can say “machine learning”.

From Chips to Concrete

In a mind-blowing real estate flex, Nvidia has spent a cool $254 million on three office buildings along San Tomas Expressway. But wait, there’s more – this comes just days after another $123 million purchase of a 10-building office park. We’re talking nearly $1 billion in property in just 12 months.

The AI Empire Expands

What’s driving this wild spending spree? Nvidia’s valuation has skyrocketed thanks to its GPUs powering everything from ChatGPT to the future of artificial intelligence. These aren’t just office buildings – they’re potential data centers, research labs, and maybe even a cheeky little fabrication plant.

Silicon Valley’s Real Estate Shuffle

While other tech giants like Apple and Google have been transitioning from renters to owners, Nvidia is turning property acquisition into an art form. Most of their chips are still manufactured in Taiwan, but with plants planned in Houston and Dallas, this real estate grab might just be the first step in a bigger expansion strategy.

One thing’s for sure: in the high-stakes world of tech, Nvidia isn’t just playing the game – they’re rewriting the rules.

AUTHOR: mb

SOURCE: SF Standard