2025-12-25 02:24:52

A major GPU chip giant and AI chip startup Groq have just completed a $20 billion cooperation agreement (approximately 140.5 billion RMB). The official statement is "talent acquisition and intellectual property licensing," but in reality, this deal incorporates Groq's core technology, patent portfolio, and top engineers under its umbrella, with Groq continuing to operate cloud services as an independent entity.

What's even more interesting is Groq's founder, Jonathan Ross. This guy didn't finish high school but led the design of the key architecture for the first-generation TPU chips at Google—an absolute rags-to-riches story in terms of education and background. This collaboration also shows that hardcore technical talent and patent reserves are the real chips in the competitive game of chip manufacturing.

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GateUser-74b10196

· 8h ago

Ah, 20 billion directly locks in talent and patents. Nice way to put it. Not even a high school graduate, yet designing TPU—now that's the real ceiling. The chip war isn't about money at all; it's about these monster-level engineers. It seems Groq was completely swallowed up; independence is just a facade, right? Jonathan Ross's experience is incredible. Degrees and such are just clouds to tech freaks.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 8h ago

20 billion USD looks crazy, but honestly it's just about buying technology and talent. This tactic is so familiar. Wait, did Jonathan Ross not graduate from high school? That’s really hardcore, way more impressive than those from prestigious schools. The chip war is becoming clearer: it’s all about top engineers and patent portfolios. Groq being acquired but still operating independently—this deal is well designed. By the way, I’m really curious how this wave will shake up the entire AI chip landscape.

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liquiditea_sipper

· 8h ago

Basically, it's just an acquisition, just with a fancy name. Pouring 20 billion to acquire talent and patents, I’m familiar with this trick.

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LightningLady

· 8h ago

Wow, they just took over Groq with 20 billion? On the surface, they say it's an authorization, but in reality, they've drained the entire core. This move is really slick. Didn't graduate from high school but still designed TPU? This guy is truly impressive. Education is just a joke in front of real strength.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 8h ago

This is the supply line tactic of capital. The $20 billion seems like cooperation, but essentially it's an acquisition. Technology, talent, and patents can't be escaped; it's just leaving a shell to continue doing cloud business.

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SybilAttackVictim

· 8h ago

$2 billion just bought talent and patents, this is the real chip game High School haven't even graduated but can design TPU architecture, now that's real recognize real The so-called independent entity is actually just wearing a different hat to keep working In the end, chip competition still comes down to people, Jonathan Ross is a living example The official tone is so mild, but behind the scenes they might have moved the entire tech stack This move is really ruthless, surface cooperation but actually integration Genius doesn't need a diploma, technology is the best proof of education

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