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BlackBerry’s QNX Deepens Nvidia Partnership for Safety‑Critical Edge AI

The move targets regulated machines that require certified real‑time control.

Overview

  • BlackBerry shares jumped about 13% Monday after the QNX–Nvidia announcement, setting a new 52‑week high intraday.
  • QNX OS for Safety 8.0 will be integrated with Nvidia’s IGX Thor platform and the Halos Safety Stack to support real‑time, safety‑certified AI.
  • The tie‑up builds on earlier work with Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX Thor kit and pushes QNX beyond autos into robotics, industrial automation, and medical systems.
  • Chinese EV maker Leapmotor selected QNX for the D19 electric SUV, which enters mass production this month with a unified cockpit and driver‑assist stack.
  • The rally followed an early April earnings beat, while disclosures show about $260,000 in insider sales over three months with no insider purchases.