BS EDIT: Nvidia CEO Huang sees AI-driven future for India

By Business StandardPublished On Oct 29, 2024

Nvidia’s commitment to India

At an AI summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang backed India’s AI potential, predicting a 20-fold computing capacity growth in 2024, positioning India as an AI leader

Expanding presence in India

With a third of Nvidia’s team in India, the country is key in chip design and AI. Nvidia partners with Reliance Jio, Tata, Bharti Airtel, and key institutions

India’s strengths in AI

India’s digital economy, linguistic diversity, & skilled workforce make it ideal for AI growth, with expanding data centres, energy, & telecom infrastructure

Bridging the digital divide

Huang sees AI bridging the digital divide, allowing non-coders to create programmes in natural language, potentially empowering millions in India

AI & future of jobs

Huang predicts AI will reshape jobs, prioritising upskilling over job loss, with AI-skilled individuals taking on leading roles

Preparing for future

Despite Nvidia’s AI chip dominance, India must stay flexible in AI infrastructure to smoothly adapt to future platforms amid rising competition