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A complete Round-Up of NVIDIA's annual GTC conference that just wrapped up in San Jose, and wow—it was packed with game-changing announcements.

Currently we feel like it’s Nvidia’s world, and we’re just living in it 🌍️ 

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1. Blackwell: The AI Powerhouse

• Blackwell platform is in full production, delivering a staggering 40x performance boost over Hopper

• Introducing Blackwell Ultra: The next evolution coming in systems later this year

• Jensen Huang called it an "extreme problem solver," especially for inference—the token generation critical for businesses

• Blackwell offers significantly better energy efficiency: "The more you buy, the more you save... the more you make"

2. Isaac GR00T N1

• The world's first open, customizable foundation model for humanoid reasoning

• NVIDIA sees a $50 trillion potential in AI-powered robotics and automation

• Designed to advance "generalist robotics" capabilities

• Works with NVIDIA Cosmos to understand and interact with the physical world

3. Supercomputers - DGX Spark and DGX Station

• Two personal AI supercomputers powered by NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell platform

• DGX Spark (formerly Project DIGITS) brings desktop-sized power for developers and researchers

• DGX Station leverages the Blackwell Ultra platform

• CEO Jensen Huang called them "the computers of the AI age"

4. Self-driving cars

• NVIDIA partnering with General Motors to bring AI to robots, factories, and autonomous vehicles

• NVIDIA Halos: Comprehensive automotive safety system bringing together hardware and software

• Collaboration aims to transform GM's manufacturing, design, and driving experiences

• NVIDIA technology used by "almost every single self-driving car company"

5. Disney + Nvidia = Newton

• Open-source physics engine for robotics simulation

• Developed through collaboration with Google DeepMind and Disney Research

• Will bring lifelike robotic interactions to Disney theme parks as early as 2026

• Enables more realistic physics simulations for AI training

6. Spectrum-X and Quantum-X

• New networking switches that combine optical and electronic technologies

• Provide 3.5x better power efficiency, 63x stronger signal integrity, and 10x better network reliability

• Key to enabling AI factories to connect millions of GPUs across sites

• Reduce energy consumption and operational costs at scale

7. Quantum Computing Lab

• New dedicated research facility opening in Boston

• Will collaborate with leading researchers from Harvard, MIT, and other institutions

• Jensen Huang called it "likely the most advanced accelerated computing, hybrid quantum computing research lab in the world"

• Featured panels with 14+ quantum computing companies discussing the future of the industry

8. Different Sectors

• NVIDIA Llama Nemotron: Family of AI models designed for business reasoning

• NVIDIA Dynamo: Open-source "operating system" for AI factories

• Vera Rubin Architecture: 50 petaflops in 2026, Rubin Ultra (100 petaflops) in 2027

• Evo 2: Evo 2 biology model trained on 9 trillion nucleotides

• Sports: La Liga tracking 3 million data points per match, NHL testing AI-powered player tracking

• Entertainment: AI reducing filmmaking costs by 90% while enabling new creative possibilities

💬 OUR TAKE: AI’S NEXT WAVE BY NVIDIA

GTC 2025 showcased NVIDIA’s groundbreaking innovations, from AI supercomputers to robotics and self-driving tech. With advancements in AI efficiency, networking, and quantum computing, the future is shaping up to be smarter and faster. One thing is clear—AI’s next wave is here, and it’s transforming every industry.

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