Nvidia faces antitrust scrutiny from US Department of Justice

Nvidia subpoenaed in DOJ's probe of chip industry

Company faces scrutiny over artificial intelligence and competition law

The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Nvidia as part of an antitrust investigation into the chip industry, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

The investigation is reportedly focused on Nvidia's business practices in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The DOJ is looking into whether Nvidia has been using its dominant position in the AI chip market to stifle competition.

Nvidia is one of the world's largest suppliers of AI chips. The company's chips are used in a wide range of applications, including self-driving cars, facial recognition systems, and medical diagnosis.

• The DOJ's investigation is a sign that the Biden administration is taking a more aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.
• In recent months, the DOJ has filed a number of high-profile antitrust lawsuits, including against Google, Facebook, and Qualcomm.
• The DOJ's investigation of Nvidia is still in its early stages. It is unclear what the outcome of the investigation will be.

However, the investigation is a reminder that the DOJ is taking a hard look at the tech industry.

Companies that are found to be engaging in anti-competitive behavior could face significant penalties, including fines and divestitures.

Nvidia has not commented on the DOJ's investigation.