Meta reportedly buying RISC-V AI GPU firm Rivos — acquisition to bolster dev team and possibly replace Nvidia internally

Meta is in talks to acquire RISC-V chip startup Rivos to enhance its internal chip development teams and potentially reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs. Rivos specializes in designing GPUs and AI accelerators on the RISC-V open standard. If the deal goes through, Meta could become a major player in RISC-V chip production. The acquisition may help Meta advance its AI initiatives and address CEO Mark Zuckerberg's concerns about slow progress in chip development. Apple previously sued Rivos for alleged theft of insider information, with the companies settling in 2024.