Nvidia Seeks to Build Out AI Ecosystem in Tech-Hungry Japan
- Nvidia CEO seeks local partnerships to build ‘AI factories’
- Japan can create own AI infrastructure, Nvidia CEO says
Nvidia Corp. plans to help build an AI tech-related ecosystem in Japan to meet demand in a country eager to gain an edge in artificial intelligence.
The Santa Clara, California-based company will seek to partner with Japanese research organizations, companies and startups to build factories of AI, Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said during opening remarks in a meeting with Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura Tuesday. Nvidia will set up an AI research laboratory and invest in local startups and educate the public on using AI, Huang said.