Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, recently met with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, to announce plans for establishing an AI research facility in Japan. Huang expressed his interest in investing in Japanese start-ups and emphasized the need to create a network of “AI factories” in Japan. This would enable the country to process data and develop AI solutions for various industries and societal challenges. Huang believes that Japan, with its expertise in machinery, manufacturing, and robotics, can also cultivate its own specialized expertise in AI.
Prior to this meeting, Huang had a discussion with Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, regarding the severe shortage of GPUs in the global market. Huang vowed to do his best to supply GPUs to customers in Japan, including major companies such as SoftBank, NEC, NTT, Sakura Internet, and Mitsui & Co.
TLDR: NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, plans to establish an AI research facility in Japan and invest in Japanese start-ups. He aims to create a network of “AI factories” to develop AI solutions for industries and address societal challenges. Huang also addresses the shortage of GPUs, promising to supply Japanese customers, including SoftBank, NEC, NTT, Sakura Internet, and Mitsui & Co.
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