Nvidia is piloting a program that backstops some AI cloud providers' GPU purchases in exchange for a recurring cut of the cloud revenue those providers earn. The targets are small and mid-sized AI cloud providers such as Singapore-based Firmus and Australia-based Sharon AI, marking Nvidia's move into a model where it earns usage-based revenue sharing on top of hardware sales margins. According to reports, Nvidia offers a guarantee to buy back unused GPU capacity at an agreed price, reducing the providers' financing risk in return for a slice of their revenue. The percentage collected is undisclosed but is designed to decline gradually over the contract term. Related coverage
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