Nvidia's Huang urges German firms to embrace AI
At a Berlin investment summit, Jensen Huang, chief executive of the chipmaker Nvidia, urged German manufacturers to pair their machine-building skills with AI. Nvidia also announced plans to invest in four German startups.
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What happened
At the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged German manufacturers to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups. Huang had spent the previous week touring Europe, telling its leaders to be less cautious about AI innovation.
Why it matters
Huang warned that Europe must move faster on AI or risk falling behind. He said AI regulation can wait while Nvidia invests $8 billion in the region.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 10:16 PM ET: Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups as Merz urged businesses to embrace AI.
- Oct 20, 10:42 AM ET: Huang, who had spent the past week touring Europe, told its leaders to be less cautious in their approach to AI.
- Oct 20, 12:10 PM ET: Huang said AI regulation can wait, as Nvidia pours $8 billion into the region and signs a sovereign AI deal with Merz's government.
Coverage
- Jensen Huang Warns Europe Not to Overthink AI Rules or Risk Falling Behind (startupfortune.com)
- Jensen Huang warns Europe to move faster on AI or risk falling behind (businessinsider.com)
- Transcript: Merz x Jensen Huang – AI Safety, Regulation & Germany’s Industrial Future (Pangambam S)
- ‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments (CNBC)
- Jensen Huang's 'Digital Brains' Rant Is... Concerning (gizmodo.com)
- Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won’t replace heavy industry (Boston Herald)
- Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy industry (The Washington Post)
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