Controversies
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2026
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang denies circular financing concerns over OpenAI deal
Company response
In August 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang addressed investor concerns that the OpenAI PORTS-Pike deal structure involves circular financing. In a post on X on August 17, 2026, Huang stated that OpenAI will pay rent, and that NVIDIA locks in key inputs when it has visibility into customer demand. The statement was a response to questions raised by investors about the transaction's structure.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang posted on X on August 17, 2026 responding to investor concerns that the OpenAI PORTS-Pike deal structure involves circular financing, stating that OpenAI will pay rent and that NVIDIA locks in key inputs when it has visibility into customer demand.
Company response
Denial — NVIDIA
輝達執行長黃仁勳 (Jensen Huang) 在 X 上發文回應，直言這並非循環融資：「OpenAI 會支付租金。」
Source excerpt
輝達執行長黃仁勳 (Jensen Huang) 在 X 上發文回應，直言這並非循環融資：「OpenAI 會支付租金。」他表示，輝達是在對客戶需求有可見度、且有助建立長期產能時，才出手鎖定關鍵投入，與其管理半導體供應鏈的做法一致。
不過，輝達投資AI新創的策略，再度引發「循環融資」的長久疑慮。
《Trending Topics》指出，外界擔心輝達投資AI公司後，被投資企業又將資金用於購買輝達晶片，讓投資與營收形成相互支撐的關係，OpenAI與雲端運算業者CoreWeave的交易便經常被拿來討論。
2024
Antitrust scrutiny in the United States and Europe
Authorities and media reports described scrutiny of NVIDIA's competitive practices in AI chips, including possible concerns involving market power, product integration and software dependence. The consequences depend on subsequent regulatory proceedings.
2024
Chinese antitrust investigation
China's market regulator announced an investigation into alleged antimonopoly-law violations and NVIDIA's commitments related to the Mellanox transaction.
2022
Cryptomining disclosure settlement
The SEC said NVIDIA did not adequately disclose the extent to which cryptomining contributed to demand for gaming GPUs and related revenue growth. The company neither admitted nor denied the findings and agreed to pay a civil penalty.
2022
NVIDIA confirms data breach
Issue disclosure
NVIDIA confirmed a data breach after a ransomware gang claimed responsibility. NVIDIA said attackers took sensitive information, including employee credentials and proprietary information, from the company's systems.
Company response
Investigation — NVIDIA
According to the GPU manufacturer, after becoming aware of the intrusion on Wednesday (Feb. 23), NVIDIA notified law enforcement and enlisted the assistance of cyber-security professionals in response to the attack.
Clarification — NVIDIA
However, NVIDIA clarified the rumor and stated that there is no evidence that the hacking in their systems is related to the onslaught in Eastern Europe.
Source excerpt
According to the GPU manufacturer, after becoming aware of the intrusion on Wednesday (Feb. 23), NVIDIA notified law enforcement and enlisted the assistance of cyber-security professionals in response to the attack.
However, NVIDIA clarified the rumor and stated that there is no evidence that the hacking in their systems is related to the onslaught in Eastern Europe.
NVIDIA stated that they are aware that the threat actors took sensitive information such as employee credentials and proprietary information from the company's system.
2021
UK regulator to investigate NVIDIA's proposed acquisition of Arm
Investigation
The UK Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate NVIDIA's proposed acquisition of Arm. The review would examine whether the completed transaction could lead to restrictions or changes in Arm's technology licensing and services that affect NVIDIA's competitors. The regulator's stated focus was on whether the deal could limit Arm's licensing to rival firms or alter licensing terms and service quality.
Stated objective. To assess whether the transaction could involve market monopolization.
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英國競爭及市場管理局 (Competition and Markets Authority，CMA)表示，將針對NVIDIA去年宣布以400億美元收購Arm事宜展開調查，進一步了解此項交易是否涉及市場壟斷。
英國競爭及市場管理局表示將評估此項交易完成後，是否造成Arm向NVIDIA競爭對手終止提供技術授權，或是刻意提高授權價格，以及改變服務品質等情況。
去年 9 月 NVIDIA 宣佈以 400 億美元收購 ARM，昨日外國傳媒報導指英國的反壟斷機構「競爭與市場管理局」（The Competition and Markets Authority）將會就交易展開調查，而在今年稍後時間開始調查前，會向相關的第三方徵集意見。
2021
FTC sues to block Nvidia–Arm merger
Lawsuit filed
The US Federal Trade Commission sued to block Nvidia's proposed merger with Arm, stating that the transaction would undermine competition in the computer chip industry. Nvidia responded that it would seek to demonstrate that the transaction would benefit the industry and promote competition. The event was reported on December 2, 2021.
Stated objective. To block the proposed acquisition.
Company response
Clarification — Nvidia
As we move into this next step in the FTC process, we will continue to work to demonstrate that this transaction will benefit the industry and promote competition
Clarification — Nvidia
“随着我们进入FTC相关程序的下一阶段，我们将继续努力证明这笔交易将令整个行业受益，并促进竞争。”英伟达公司代表发表声明称。
Source excerpt
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block Nvidia's $40 billion (€35 billion) merger with UK chip design firm Arm, it announced on Thursday.
It said the merger would undermine competition by handing one chip giant control over technology and designs that competitors rely on to develop their own competing chips.
Nvidia responded by saying it would try to prove that the merger was in the interests of the public.
2021
EU opens antitrust investigation into Nvidia-Arm deal
Investigation
The European Commission opened a large-scale antitrust investigation into Nvidia's planned acquisition of Arm, citing concerns that the deal could raise semiconductor prices, reduce customer choice and weaken industry innovation.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — 英伟达
英伟达公司的发言人表示，公司正在和欧盟委员会密切合作，完成监管流程，英伟达希望能够解决欧盟委员会初期的担忧
Source excerpt
当地时间周三，欧盟反垄断机构对于这一收购交易展开了大规模反垄断调查，原因是担心这次收购将导致半导体价格上涨、客户面临更少选择，以及行业创新将会被削弱。
英伟达公司的发言人表示，公司正在和欧盟委员会密切合作，完成监管流程，英伟达希望能够解决欧盟委员会初期的担忧
2021
Report says EU may extend review of Nvidia–Arm deal
Investigation
A report said the European Union would extend its antitrust investigation into Nvidia's proposed acquisition of Arm. The article described the extension as reported information, not a completed decision.
Source excerpt
在今年 8 月英國競爭及市場管理局 (CMA) 稱 Nvidia 收購 ARM 存在競爭方面的嚴重擔憂，週二 (12 日) 傳出歐盟將延長 Nvidia 收購 ARM 的反壟斷調查。
2021
Court dismisses investor lawsuit against NVIDIA
Ruling
A California judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that NVIDIA misled investors and overstated revenue related to cryptocurrency-mining hardware, finding that the plaintiffs had not shown intentional conduct; the case was dismissed without leave to amend.
Source excerpt
法官还驳回了原告关于被告违反证券法的其他论点，并在不允许修改的情况下驳回了案件，称原告必须提出反映一定程度的事实。
他们指控英伟达误导投资者，并未能说明其挖矿业务很大程度上推动了2018年上半年的业绩增长，而此后其披露的预期收入下降致使股价大跌。
日前一桩指控英伟达2017-2018年牛市期间“虚报10亿美元销售额”的诉讼已被加州法院法官驳回，认为原告并不能说明英伟达在销售额业绩中的故意行为。
2021
US FTC investigates Nvidia’s proposed Arm acquisition
Investigation
The US Federal Trade Commission began requesting information from third parties and sought additional information from SoftBank, Nvidia and Arm as part of a follow-up investigation into Nvidia’s proposed acquisition of Arm. The article characterizes the inquiry as an antitrust investigation.
Source excerpt
周五，美国联邦贸易委员会（FTC）被曝已经开始对这项收购的信息需求发送给第三方，并要求 软银、英伟达和Arm向其提供更多信息，以展开后续调查。
美国正在加入欧盟和英国的行列，对芯片巨头英伟达400亿美元收购Arm的协议展开反竞争性调查。
2021
Nvidia addresses concerns over its planned Arm acquisition
Company response
Nvidia said it would maintain Arm's open licensing model and had no intention of cutting off supply to any customer, addressing concerns about the planned acquisition.
Company response
Clarification — Nvidia
英伟达将维持Arm的开放许可模式，我们无意向任何客户断供。
Source excerpt
由此看来，无论是芯片厂商们的反对意见，亦或是欧盟和英国的反竞争性调查，主要都是出于Arm被收购后，英伟达或改变Arm芯片架构授权模式的担忧。
近日，英伟达CEO、联合创始人黄仁勋针对外界担忧的焦点问题做出回应：“英伟达将维持Arm的开放许可模式，我们无意向任何客户断供。”
2020
NVIDIA apologizes for RTX 3080 order problems
Company response
NVIDIA apologized to customers after its online store encountered errors during RTX 3080 sales and the Founder's Edition sold out almost immediately. The company said it had resolved the issue and resumed sales, and it described steps to address bots and scalpers. The article reports customer frustration and claims that bots purchased the stock, but it does not establish those claims as fact.
After the NVIDIA store encountered errors during RTX 3080 sales and the Founder's Edition sold out nearly instantly, NVIDIA apologized to customers, said it had resolved the issue and resumed sales, and described steps to address bots and scalpers. The article reports customer frustration and claims that bots bought the stock, but does not establish those claims as fact.
Company response
Apology — NVIDIA
we apologize to our customers for this morning's experience
Remediation — NVIDIA
taking actions, including manually reviewing orders, to stop bots and scalpers
Source excerpt
the NVIDIA store was inundated with traffic and encountered errors.
we apologize to our customers for this morning's experience
taking actions, including manually reviewing orders, to stop bots and scalpers.
2020
UK Labour opposes Nvidia’s potential acquisition of ARM
Public backlash
The UK Labour Party opposed Nvidia’s potential acquisition of ARM, arguing that the transaction could harm the UK public interest, put jobs at risk and increase concerns about technology-sector oligopoly. The event concerns a potential acquisition rather than a completed transaction. The source report presents the party’s opposition and the stated concerns without describing a completed deal or its outcome.
Source excerpt
英国反对党工党近日对这一交易表示反对，认为英伟达收购ARM公司不符合英国的公共利益，可能导致英国最具创新力之一的科技企业被海外资本掠夺，工作岗位流失。
米利班德还对美国科技巨头的垄断风险表达担忧。他认为，科技领域的一个发展趋势就是寡头控制，政府必须对此更加警惕。
2019
Rockstar responds to Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch issues
Company response
After players experienced game-breaking bugs in Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, Rockstar apologized, released fixes for many issues, and said it was working with Nvidia on a future update to address stuttering. Rockstar also offered players free Red Dead Online items.
Company response
Apology — Rockstar
Rockstar has apologized for the bumpy start
Remediation — Rockstar
We are still currently working together with Nvidia to completely resolve the stuttering issue in a future update
Refund or compensation — Rockstar
Rockstar is giving away free downloadable Red Dead Online items — a poncho, provisions and ammo — to players from this week until the holiday season.
Source excerpt
However, many experienced game-breaking bugs. Rockstar has apologized for the bumpy start and released fixes for many of the issues.
To make amends for the headaches, Rockstar is giving away free downloadable Red Dead Online items — a poncho, provisions and ammo — to players from this week until the holiday season.
We are still currently working together with Nvidia to completely resolve the stuttering issue in a future update, and it may take us up to a few days to properly test everything and ensure the next update completely solves the problem.
2019
Rockstar apologizes for Red Dead Redemption 2 PC problems
Company response
Rockstar apologized to players for technical problems affecting Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, including ongoing stuttering for some players. The studio said it was rolling out an update to help address the issue and was working with Nvidia on a fuller fix.
Company response
Apology — Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is “sincerely apologizing” to players over a series of technical problems that have plagued since its launch on PC last week.
Remediation — Rockstar Games
The team is rolling out an update today that will help with the stuttering issues.
Source excerpt
The studio acknowledges that a “small number of Red Dead Redemption 2 players are still experiencing some ongoing problems with the game stuttering.”
The team is rolling out an update today that will help with the stuttering issues. A full-time solve for the problem might take a couple of days as the Rockstar team has to work with Nvidia to completely resolve the issues.
Rockstar Games is “sincerely apologizing” to players over a series of technical problems that have plagued since its launch on PC last week.
2015
Nvidia responds to GTX 970 specifications controversy
Company response
Nvidia chief executive Jen-Hsun Huang issued a statement about the GTX 970 controversy, saying there had been a miscommunication between engineering and technical marketing that resulted in incorrect specifications being given to the press. He said the mistake would not be repeated.
Company response
Clarification — Nvidia
The firm says that there was a miscommunication between the engineers and technical marketing, resulting in the wrong specs given to the press.
Source excerpt
The firm says that there was a miscommunication between the engineers and technical marketing, resulting in the wrong specs given to the press.
Responding, Jen-Hsun Huang said he understood why some were "disappointed", and promised not to repeat the mistake - but he stopped short of apologising.
UPDATE 25/02/2015: Nvidia boss Jen-Hsun Huang has issued a statement on the controversy surrounding the company's GTX 970 graphics card.