Nvidia to invest up to $3.2 billion in Corning as part of massive optical fiber deal with 3 new factories focused on AI

CNBC reported that Nvidia will invest up to $3.2 billion in Corning as part of a multiyear partnership to expand U.S. optical manufacturing, including three new facilities dedicated to AI technologies. The article noted the collaboration could increase Corning’s optical capacity tenfold and create at least 3,000 jobs, as demand for high‑speed, energy‑efficient data transmission accelerates.