NVIDIA has been making headlines for various reasons, including the launch of its new Blackwell chip, boasting five times the AI performance of its predecessor, the Hopper chip. The company has also been in the spotlight for collaborations with Google Cloud and Two Sigma to enhance access to its AI chips. Additionally, NVIDIA's prized AI chips have been a focal point for startups and big tech companies alike, with investments pouring in to leverage the technology.
NVIDIA Corporation, an American multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is renowned for designing graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming and professional markets. Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has become a key player in the tech industry, particularly in the AI and semiconductor sectors. The company's innovative products and technologies have positioned it as a leader in visual computing and parallel processing, with a strong presence in gaming, automotive, data centers, and more.
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The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.
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This is how Google Cloud and Two Sigma worked together to increase access to Nvidia's prized AI chips.
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