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Nvidia's Huang Unveils Cosmos AI Model Plans

Nvidia's executive, Huang, discussed plans for new AI models, including Nvidia Cosmos, a "world foundation model" aimed at enhancing the development of software for autonomous vehicles and robots to navigate physical environments. The mention of AI was ubiquitous at CES, with many attendees and exhibitors incorporating it into their booths.

https://nypost.com/2025/01/07/business/ces-2025-x-ceo-linda-yaccarino-touts-holy-grail-feature-as-ai-powered-robots-gadgets-dominate-show-floor-2/

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils AI Supercomputer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled several new technologies and partnerships at the CES trade show on December 6, including next-generation chips and large language models. He also announced a mini artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer and a partnership with Toyota, marking the company's continued expansion of its business. The announcement was made during a keynote address in Las Vegas, where Huang wore a custom-made leather jacket to fit in with the venue.

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/nvidia-ceo-unveils-advanced-ai-chips-foundation-models-and-mini-supercomputer/

Nvidia Teams with Toyota on Self-Driving Tech

Nvidia Corp., a California-based chip giant, has partnered with Toyota Motor Corp. to develop autonomous vehicle technologies. As part of this partnership, Nvidia will supply Toyota with its advanced semiconductors and software that can handle the maneuvering of driverless cars. This collaboration was announced by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 6, 2025. The partnership marks a significant development in the field of autonomous vehicles, building on a previous agreement between the two companies in 2017 when Toyota adopted Nvidia's artificial intelligence technology for self-driving cars.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250108/p2g/00m/0bu/009000c

Innatera Unveils Edge AI Breakthrough at CES

Innatera is showcasing its Single-NPU (SNP) technology at CES 2025, which enables next-generation AI and signal processing for applications in consumer electronics, smart homes, and industrial IoT. The SNP achieves high-performance pattern recognition at the sensor edge with low power dissipation and latency, marking a major departure from traditional computing technology. Innatera is demonstrating its technology in several real-world applications, including audio scene classification, robust human presence sensing, and people counting using far infrared sensors. The company has received $21 million in funding to accelerate the development of its neuromorphic processors and aims to infuse a billion sensors with brain-like intelligence by 2030.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/innatera-showcases-revolutionary-neuromorphic-processor-enabling-next-generation-ambient-intelligence-at-ces-2025-302344581.html

MediaTek Expands AI Capabilities in Devices Globally

MediaTek is expanding its portfolio to include advanced AI capabilities in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, smart TVs, Chromebooks, and vehicles through its Dimensity, Genio, Pentonic, Kompanio, and Dimensity Auto platforms. This move aligns with the company's vision of bringing AI technology to a wide range of products.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mediatek-collaborates-with-nvidia-on-the-new-nvidia-gb10-grace-blackwell-superchip-powering-the-nvidia-project-digits-personal-ai-supercomputer-302343316.html

Nvidia Stock Hits Record High on AI Chips

Nvidia's stock closed at a record high on Monday, as the company announced new graphics chips for PCs that use its AI processors. The tech sector drove gains in major averages, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.24% and the S&P 500 rising 0.55%. Foxconn reported record fourth-quarter revenue, fueled by growth in cloud and networking products, including AI servers designed by Nvidia. Microsoft announced plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to build data centers for AI workloads. The semiconductor sector saw gains, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF jumping more than 3%.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/cnbc-daily-open-the-ai-sector-still-has-legs-to-run.html

Nvidia Unveils

Nvidia has unveiled a new superchip designed to power artificial intelligence (AI) in robots and its first desktop computer. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, announced the launch of the chip, which is called the "Grace Hopper", at an event in San Jose, California. The Grace Hopper is a central processing unit (CPU) that is specifically designed for AI workloads and is intended to be used in robots and other machines that require high-performance computing capabilities.

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/nvidia-unveils-superchip-ai-for-training-robots-its-first-desktop-computer

Micron Powers AI with High-Performance Memory

Micron Technology, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol MU, specializes in developing high-performance memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands. The company's focus is on delivering innovative solutions that fuel the data economy, enabling advancements in artificial intelligence and compute-intensive applications across various industries, from data centers to mobile devices.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/03/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/micron-appoints-mike-cordano-as-executive-vice-president-of-worldwide-sales/2029683

Nvidia Unveils Blackwell B100, Boosts Generative AI

Nvidia made significant advancements in high-performance computing with the launch of its Blackwell B100 and B200 GPUs, which enhanced generative AI capabilities. The company also introduced the $249 Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit to enable smaller players to develop AI technology. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, stated that he expects the growth and modernization of AI services to continue for several years, indicating a long-term trend in the industry.

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/nvidia-earns-2024s-biggest-gain-in-market-cap-amid-ai-boom/