Nvidia CEO says AI has closed digital divide

At the Computex conference in Taipei, Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang said artificial intelligence AI has effectively eliminated the digital divide by enabling anyone to become a computer programmer simply by speaking to a computer. Nvidia's claim comes as it solidifies its position as the most valuable listed semiconductor company globally, with its chips and computing systems playing a crucial role in driving AI technologies.

Nvidia's revenue is predicted to exceed Wall Street expectations by more than 50 per cent in the second quarter. The company has been boosting supply to meet the soaring demand for its AI chips. The chips are crucial components for systems like ChatGPT and other similar services, which depend on AI capabilities to function. Computex's remarks shed light on the profound impact AI is having on the computing landscape.

There is no question we're in a new computing era, he said. AI is capable of accomplishing things that are previously impossible, and it is certain to be a reality in every computing era. The programming barrier is incredibly low, he said. We have closed the digital divide. Everyone is a programmer now - you just have to say something to the computer. The exponential progress of AI has been made thanks to its easy-to-use nature, which makes it accessible to individuals from diverse industries. It was clear to everyone that AI's rapid growth will impact all sectors, fundamentally changing how we operate.

Nvidia's AI chips have been instrumental in enhancing various services. Microsoft has utilized the chips to enhance its search engine, Bing, with human-like chat features. To showcase the limitations of AI, Huang presented a program that composed a short pop song praising Nvidia with only minimal instructions.

Although Nvidia's key role in the AI revolution is pivotal, the company has faced challenges in meeting the escalating demand for its AI chips. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, rumored to be establishing an AI startup, recently compared obtaining Nvidia's graphics processing units GPUs to acquiring illegal drugs, indicating the difficulty in securing these critical components.