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Nvidia says its commitments to component suppliers for its AI chips and systems hit $279B in Q2, up from $119B in Q1, $95.2B in Q4 2025, and $50.3B in Q3 2025 (Asa Fitch/Wall Street Journal)

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Nvidia disclosed $279 billion in supplier commitments, signaling a massive expansion of AI chip and systems supply-chain obligations.

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Asa Fitch / Wall Street Journal: Nvidia says its commitments to component suppliers for its AI chips and systems hit $279B in Q2, up from $119B in Q1, $95.2B in Q4 2025, and $50.3B in Q3 2025 — The AI chip leader is using its financial muscle to win the supply battle, but it comes with downsides