Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, delivered a keynote address at GTC 2024 that focused on Blackwell and the future of accelerated computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
A long, two-hour speech full of information and examples in the best simplified possible language anyone can understand. An enthusiastic and forward-looking keynote highlighting NVIDIA's role in shaping the future of computing and AI.Here are some of the key highlights:
Focus on Generative AI and Omniverse:
- He emphasized the potential of generative AI, a field of AI concerned with creating new data, and its role in shaping the next generation of technology.
- He strongly emphasized NVIDIA's Omniverse platform, a suite of tools for creating real-time simulations and digital twins, which he sees as a critical driver for innovation in various industries.
Blackwell Architecture and Project Groot:
- Unveiled the next-generation GPU architecture, Blackwell, promising significant advancements in performance and efficiency.
- Introduced Project Groot, a collaborative effort to build an exascale AI computer, hinting at the future of large-scale AI projects.
Accelerated Computing for All:
- Announced partnerships with major companies to expand the adoption of accelerated computing across different industries.
- Emphasized the importance of making accelerated computing accessible to a broader audience.
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NVIDIA is a software and fabless company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs), application programming interfaces (APIs) for data science and high-performance computing, and system-on-chip units (SoCs) for the mobile computing and automotive markets.