Nvidia Invests $5 Billion in Secretive AI Startup Safe Superintelligence Valued at $32 Billion
Nvidia has reportedly invested $5 billion into Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a secretive artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. Despite having no product, publishing no research, and only around 50 employees, the company is valued at an astonishing $32 billion after raising over $3 billion in funding within months of its launch. SSI aims to develop safe artificial superintelligence without focusing on commercial products or short-term revenue. The investment from Nvidia includes access to its next-generation Vera Rubin platform, which will significantly boost SSI's computing capacity and enable the startup to scale up research efforts. This move reflects a broader trend in AI funding, with global private investments reaching $344.7 billion in 2025. The valuation has raised eyebrows due to the lack of tangible output from SSI so far. The company was founded by Ilya Sutskever and former colleagues Daniel Gross (now departed) and Daniel Levy. Investors are placing high expectations on the team, particularly given Sutskever's background in AI research.
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