Nvidia is in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) start-up AI21 Labs in a deal that could be worth as much as $3bn, according to a report by financial daily Calcalist, citing sources. The report said AI21 has been available for acquisition for an extended period and had also attracted interest from Google. In recent weeks, however, talks with Nvidia have reportedly accelerated and moved to the most senior levels. Nvidia’s interest is said to be centred largely on AI21’s ...