Nvidia authorized an additional $80 billion in stock buybacks alongside Q1 FY2026 earnings, fueled by surging AI data center demand and record cash generation.

Nvidia's soaring revenue highlights the escalating demand for AI infrastructure, raising questions about sustainability and geopolitical risks.

Chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, blowing past Wall Street forecasts as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence hardware…