# Artificial-intelligence and supercomputer specialists see the move as a test of the biggest AI chip company's commitment to maintaining a fair playing field.

*genai · news · 2026-04-06 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Nvidia's acquisition of SchedMD gives it control over Slurm, used by 60% of supercomputers.
- AI and supercomputer experts fear Nvidia may prioritize its chips in future Slurm updates.
- Concerns are based partly on Nvidia's previous optimization of Bright Computing software for its own hardware.
- Early tests of Nvidia's intentions will include how quickly AMD's new chips are integrated into Slurm.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, SchedMD, Mistral, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States, France

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