Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab has paid several billion dollars to help fund new ​factories for glassmaker Corning (GLW.N), opens new tab in addition ‌to taking an equity stake of up to $3.2 billion disclosed earlier this week, the CEOs of the ​two companies confirmed on Thursday.

Nvidia (NVIDIA) and Corning Incorporated (Corning Incorporated) today announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership aimed at significantly expanding U.S.-based manufacturing of advanced optical connectivity solutions required for next-generation AI infrastructure.

U.S. solar company T1 Energy and specialty glass maker Corning have signed a landmark agreement to create a fully domestic solar supply chain, covering everything from polysilicon and wafers to cells and panels—manufactured entirely in the United States.