GTC March 2024 Keynote with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang

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NVIDIA

123 min, 5 sec

A comprehensive overview of NVIDIA's GTC Keynote, highlighting the ushering of a new industrial revolution, generative AI, the introduction of Blackwell, and advancements in AI robotics.

Summary

  • NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang presents the ushering of a new industrial revolution powered by accelerated computing and AI.
  • The introduction of Blackwell, NVIDIA's new AI computing platform, designed for generative AI with trillion-parameter models.
  • NVIDIA's advancements in AI robotics, with a focus on Project Groot for humanoid robot learning and the new Jetson Thor robotics chip.
  • The concept of NVIDIA's AI Foundry and Inference Microservices (Nims) for creating and deploying AI-powered applications.
  • The development of Omniverse Cloud APIs for industrial-scale design and manufacturing integration.

Chapter 1

Introduction and the New Industrial Revolution

0:00 - 26 min, 18 sec

Jensen Huang introduces the new industrial revolution powered by AI and accelerated computing, emphasizing the transformative impact on various industries.

Jensen Huang introduces the new industrial revolution powered by AI and accelerated computing, emphasizing the transformative impact on various industries.

  • Jensen Huang describes AI as a visionary, helper, transformer, healer, navigator, and creator, showcasing its multifaceted impact.
  • The new industrial revolution is being propelled by AI's ability to generate software that did not exist before, creating a brand new industry category.
  • NVIDIA's journey from its foundation in 1993 to its pivotal developments in AI and computing, culminating in the emergence of generative AI in 2023.

Chapter 2

The Introduction of Blackwell and AI Supercomputing

26:17 - 24 min, 19 sec

NVIDIA unveils Blackwell, the new AI computing platform designed for the era of generative AI, capable of handling trillion-parameter models.

NVIDIA unveils Blackwell, the new AI computing platform designed for the era of generative AI, capable of handling trillion-parameter models.

  • Blackwell is a platform rather than just a chip, merging multiple dies to act as a single giant chip with immense computing capabilities.
  • The system is equipped with advanced features such as Transformer engines, MV Link for fast communication, and RAS for reliability.
  • Blackwell sets new standards in AI supercomputing with unprecedented performance gains over previous generations like Hopper.

Chapter 3

NVIDIA's AI Foundry and Inference Microservices (Nims)

50:36 - 36 min, 19 sec

NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry and Nims, enabling the creation and deployment of AI-powered applications across industries.

NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry and Nims, enabling the creation and deployment of AI-powered applications across industries.

  • AI Foundry provides an ecosystem for companies to develop AI applications using NVIDIA's tools, technology, and infrastructure.
  • Nims are containerized AI services that can be easily deployed and run on NVIDIA's hardware, allowing businesses to leverage pre-trained models.
  • NVIDIA partners with major IT companies like SAP and ServiceNow to build co-pilot chatbots using AI Foundry and Nims.

Chapter 4

Advancements in AI Robotics

86:56 - 28 min, 0 sec

NVIDIA highlights its advancements in AI robotics, showcasing Project Groot and the Jetson Thor robotics chip.

NVIDIA highlights its advancements in AI robotics, showcasing Project Groot and the Jetson Thor robotics chip.

  • Project Groot aims to develop a foundation model for humanoid robot learning, integrating multimodal instructions for dynamic interactions.
  • Isaac lab and Osmo orchestration service enable the training of humanoid robots in simulation and their transfer to the physical world.
  • Jetson Thor is NVIDIA's new robotics chip designed for the future of AI-powered robotics, supporting the complex needs of humanoid robots.

Chapter 5

Omniverse Cloud APIs and Industrial Integration

114:56 - 7 min, 58 sec

NVIDIA announces Omniverse Cloud APIs for seamless integration into industrial workflows and collaborative design.

NVIDIA announces Omniverse Cloud APIs for seamless integration into industrial workflows and collaborative design.

  • Omniverse Cloud APIs facilitate data interoperability and physics-based rendering for large-scale industrial projects.
  • Companies like Siemens and Nissan are leveraging Omniverse to create photo-realistic digital twins, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Omniverse becomes a foundational platform for the robotics world, enabling the creation of software-defined facilities and buildings.

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