Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a range of groundbreaking AI products in Taipei ahead of the Computex tech expo, signaling the dawn of a new era in industrial revolution driven by artificial intelligence.
In his keynote address at National Taiwan University, Huang highlighted Nvidia’s pivotal role in transforming traditional data centers into AI-focused facilities, generating artificial intelligence as a new global commodity. The company introduced Nvidia ACE generative AI for creating lifelike human avatars, and shared examples of leading tech companies like Foxconn and Siemens utilizing Nvidia platforms for AI-driven autonomous robots.
Moreover, Huang revealed plans for an enhanced Blackwell platform and teased a next-generation GPU architecture named Rubin, scheduled for a 2025 release. Emphasizing Nvidia’s accelerated roadmap for new GPU products each year, he envisioned a future where generative AI will power almost every internet and computer interaction.
Acknowledging Taiwan’s significance in the semiconductor industry, Huang praised the island’s advanced capabilities and highlighted Nvidia’s partnership with Taiwanese manufacturers as the foundation of the world’s AI infrastructure. This sentiment was echoed by Lisa Su of AMD and Cristiano Amon of Qualcomm, who are set to discuss their companies’ AI strategies at Computex.
As tech firms increasingly invest in AI, Taiwanese manufacturers play a central role in producing cutting-edge semiconductors essential for advanced AI applications. Foxconn, known for manufacturing Apple products, has also ventured into AI hardware production, with CEO Young Liu projecting a 40% global market share for AI servers.
Positive remarks by top industry leaders indicate a bright future for AI development, with Taiwan’s semiconductor prowess driving innovation and shaping the AI landscape on a global scale.
