NVIDIA is in discussions to invest in data annotation provider Mercor. The funding round is expected to value Mercor at $20 billion. Mercor provides critical data services for the development of open-source artificial intelligence models.
NVIDIA paid Mercor tens of millions of dollars during the last quarter. This move represents a strategic pivot for NVIDIA toward transparent and collaborative AI development. Mercor previously generated most of its revenue from closed-source developers.
The news arrives as analysts prepare for NVIDIA's upcoming earnings report. Market experts cite continued strong demand for the company's AI infrastructure.