PARIS, July 15 (Reuters) - The French competition

authority confirmed on Monday that an investigation is underway

into chipmaker Nvidia ( NVDA ) over alleged anti-competitive

practices.

Benoit Coeure, president of the agency, told Reuters on the

sidelines of a press briefing that the company would be charged

"if the investigation is fruitful".

Reuters, citing sources, reported earlier this month that

the company was set to be charged by the French antitrust

regulator.