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Nvidia-mania took over Europe this week. Here's what I learned from Jensen Huang
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang has been on a tour of Europe this week, bringing excitement and intrigue to everywhere he visited. His message was clear — Nvidia is the company that can help Europe build its artificial intelligence infrastructure so the region can take control of its own destiny with the transformative technology. I've been in London and Paris this week following Huang around as he met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, journalists, fans, analysts and gave a keynote at Nvidia's GTC event in the capital of France. Here's the what I saw and the key things I learned. Huang is truly the current rockstar of the tech world. At London Tech Week, the lines were long and the auditorium packed to hear him speak. The GTC event in Paris was full too. It was like going to a music concert or sporting event. There were GTC Paris T-shirts on the back of every chair and even a merchandise store. The aura of Huang really struck me when, after a question-and-answer session with him and a room full of attendees, most people lined up to take pictures or selfies with him. Macron and Starmer both wanted to be seen on stage with him. Nvidia's key product is its graphics processing units (GPU) that are used to train and execute AI applications. But Huang has positioned Nvidia as more than a chip company. During the week, he described Nvidia as an infrastructure firm. He also said AI should be seen as infrastructure like electricity. His pitch to all countries was that Nvidia could be the company that will help countries build out that infrastructure. "We believe that in order to compete, in order to build a meaningful ecosystem, Europe needs to come together and build capacity that is joint," Huang said during a speech at the Viva Tech conference in Paris on Wednesday. One of the most significant partnerships announced this week is between French startup Mistral and Nvidia to build a so-called AI cloud using the latter's GPUs. Huang spoke a lot during the week about "sovereign AI" — the concept of building data centers within a country's borders that services its population rather than relying on servers located overseas. Among European policymakers and companies, this has been an important topic. Huang also heaped praise on the U.K., France and Europe more broadly when it came to their potential in the AI industry. On Thursday, Huang decided to do a tour of Nvidia's booth and I managed to catch him to get a few words on CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe." A key topic of that discussion was China. Nvidia has not been able to sell its most advanced chips to China because of U.S. export controls and even less sophisticated semiconductors are being blocked. In its last quarterly results, Nvidia took a $4.5 billion hit on unsold inventory. I asked Huang about how China was progressing with AI chips, in particular referencing Huawei, the Chinese tech giant that is trying to make semiconductor products to rival Nvidia. Huang said Huawei is a generation behind Nvidia. But because there is lots of energy in China, Huawei can just use more chips to get results. "If the United States doesn't want to partake, participate in China, Huawei has got China covered, and Huawei has got everybody else covered," Huang said. In addition, Huang is concerned about the strategic importance of U.S. companies not having access to China. "It's even more important that the American technology stack is what AI developers around the world build on," Huang said. Just reading between the lines somewhat — Huang sees a world where Chinese AI tech advances. Some countries may decide to build their AI infrastructure with Chinese companies rather than American. That in turn could give Chinese companies a chance to be in the AI race. Huang often uses public appearances to talk about the future. I asked him about some of those areas he's bullish on like robotics and driverless cars, technology that Nvidia's products can power. Huang told me this will be the "decade of" autonomous vehicles and robotics. During his keynote at GTC Paris on Wednesday, he also address quantum computing, saying the technology is reaching "an inflection point." Quantum computers are widely believed to be able to solve complex problems that classic computers can't. This could include things like discovering new drugs or materials.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Nvidia (NVDA) Expands in Europe With New Sovereign AI Model Partnership
Nvidia (NVDA, Financials) is expanding its AI footprint across Europe and the Middle East, launching a regional push to help developers build sovereign language models tailored to local languages, cultural nuances, and industries. The initiative was announced Wednesday at GTC Paris during VivaTech. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. Nvidia said it is partnering with AI teams in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden, and beyond to fine-tune large language models using its Nemotron architecture and post-training pipeline. The goal: deliver open-source, sovereign AI systems that run efficiently and locally. Participating organizations include the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, LightOn, Dicta, and several national research institutes and universities. Models will be optimized with synthetic data and neural architecture search, and will be accessible as Nvidia NIM microservices on local cloud infrastructure via DGX Cloud Lepton. The models will also integrate with Hugging Face and Perplexity, an AI search engine already answering more than 150 million questions per week. Perplexity will incorporate the sovereign models to improve region-specific relevance and transparency for European users. Europe's diversity is its superpower, said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, adding that locally developed intelligence would help power digital transformation across manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and media. Initial model releases are expected later this year. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
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Why Rigetti Computing Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Rigetti stock surged today after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested a promising near-term outlook for quantum computing technologies. Huang believes that quantum computing is reaching an inflection point. Rigetti Computing stock is also moving higher thanks to cooler-than-expected inflation data. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) stock is roaring higher in Wednesday's trading thanks to multiple positive catalysts. The quantum computing specialist's share price was up 10.9% as of 3:30 p.m. ET. Shares had been up as much as 20.6% earlier in the daily session. Rigetti's valuation is getting a huge boost today after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made comments suggesting that quantum computing technologies could be ready to take off. The stock is also getting a lift from better-than-expected inflation data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today. Nvidia kicked off its GTC Paris developers conference this morning, and CEO Jensen Huang had some promising things to say about the trajectory of quantum computing technologies. "Quantum computing is reaching an inflection point," Huang said in his keynote speech for the conference this morning. The CEO's comments kicked off another powerful rally for quantum computing stocks, and Rigetti's valuation has surged thanks to the catalyst. The Bureau of Labor Statistics published May's consumer price index (CPI) inflation data this morning, and the results seem to bode well for Rigetti Computing stock. Core CPI, which is a measure for inflation that looks at prices for a combination of goods and excludes food and energy expenses, rose at a 2.8% annual rate last month. Core CPI inflation ticked up just 0.1% compared to April's figure. Meanwhile, economists had expected that annual inflation for core CPI would be up 2.9% and that monthly inflation would be up 0.2%. Core CPI came in cooler than expected, and this seemingly supports the notion that the Federal Reserve is seeing economic data that leaves the door open for an interest rate cut this year. If the Fed does deliver a rate cut, that would likely be a strong positive catalyst for Rigetti Computing and other speculative growth stocks. Before you buy stock in Rigetti Computing, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Rigetti Computing wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $649,102!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $882,344!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 996% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 174% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Rigetti Computing Stock Is Skyrocketing Today was originally published by The Motley Fool
Yahoo
a day ago
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ASUS Announces Key Milestone with Nebius and Showcases NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 System at GTC Paris 2025
Accelerating AI with scalable performance and next-gen infrastructure KEY POINTS Breakthrough compute: ASUS unveils NVIDIA® GB300 NVL72 AI Factory solutions to accelerate training and inference at scale Scalable AI partnership: ASUS and Nebius deepen collaboration to deliver next-gen, NVIDIA® Blackwell-accelerated infrastructure Compact power: New desktops bring petaflop-class performance and support for 200-billion parameter models to the developer's desk TAIPEI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS today joined GTC Paris at VivaTech 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its latest portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions and reinforcing its commitment to advancing the AI Factory vision with a full range of NVIDIA® Blackwell Ultra solutions, delivering breakthrough performance from large-scale datacenter to personal desktop. ASUS is also excited to announce a transformative partnership milestone in its partnership with Nebius. Together, the two companies are enabling a new era of AI innovation built on NVIDIA's advanced platforms. Building on the success of the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform deployment, ASUS and Nebius are now moving forward with strategic collaborations featuring the next-generation NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. This ongoing initiative underscores ASUS's role as a key enabler in AI infrastructure, committed to delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and innovation. Andrey Korolenko, Chief Product and Infrastructure Officer at Nebius said: "We have collaborated with ASUS for many years and appreciate its impressive capability to deliver swift and efficient solutions. ASUS not only delivers consistently against our exacting technical requirements, but also demonstrates deep professional expertise in building AI infrastructure. The company's forward-thinking approach and technical excellence have been a key enabler for our projects, and we look forward to working together to deliver the next generations of AI infrastructure." AI servers: Building NVIDIA AI Factories for enterprise Leading the charge in AI advancement, ASUS is driving scalable, agentic AI through increased token generation. At GTC Paris, ASUS will unveil its latest AI Factory infrastructure solutions built on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers as well as the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra systems. The ASUS AI POD, built with the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 system, delivers exceptional performance for complex AI inference tasks, making it ideal for advanced AI applications. Meanwhile, ASUS XA NB3I-E12, featuring the NVIDIA HGX B300 system, pushes the boundaries of AI computing with higher FLOPS and a massive 2.3TB of HBM3e memory — accelerating training and inference for large-scale models. To further address the growing demands of high-performance AI and HPC environments, ASUS introduced the new ESC8000A-E13P. This 4U NVIDIA MGX server supports up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, and NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs with built-in PCIe® 6.0 switches, offering seamless integration, performance optimization, and scalability for modern data centers and agile IT deployments AI Inferencing: Enabling intelligent services at scale ASUS also unveiled powerful AI inference solutions, introducing a new lineup of workstations and a compact-sized supercomputer engineered to tackle today's most demanding workloads. Leading the range is the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, the first system powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, with up to 784GB of large coherent memory. Another is the groundbreaking ASUS Ascent GX10, a compact AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, that delivers 1,000 AI TOPS performance for demanding workloads. Equipped with a NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, 20-core Arm CPU, and 128GB of memory, it supports AI models up to 200-billion parameters, placing petaflop-scale inferencing capabilities on developers' desks. Designed from the ground up for AI, both products deliver exceptional performance for large-scale training and inference on a desktop. Combined with the NVIDIA AI software stack, it is purpose-built for teams that demand the best in AI development. ASUS: Proven expertise in AI infrastructure With server expertise dating back to 1995, ASUS delivers reliable, end-to-end infrastructure solutions —ranging from individual components to fully integrated systems — backed by world-class R&D and global manufacturing capabilities. Driven by the Ubiquitous AI, Incredible Possibilities vision, ASUS supports clients in accelerating their advancement in the global AI race. Through flexible customization, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record in deployment, ASUS empowers enterprises to scale AI initiatives with confidence and efficiency. AVAILABILITY & PRICING ASUS servers are available worldwide. Please visit for more ASUS infrastructure solutions or please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. About ASUS ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASUS Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio
Yahoo
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ASUS Announces Key Milestone with Nebius and Showcases NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 System at GTC Paris 2025
Accelerating AI with scalable performance and next-gen infrastructure KEY POINTS Breakthrough compute: ASUS unveils NVIDIA® GB300 NVL72 AI Factory solutions to accelerate training and inference at scale Scalable AI partnership: ASUS and Nebius deepen collaboration to deliver next-gen, NVIDIA® Blackwell-accelerated infrastructure Compact power: New desktops bring petaflop-class performance and support for 200-billion parameter models to the developer's desk TAIPEI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS today joined GTC Paris at VivaTech 2025 as a Gold Sponsor, highlighting its latest portfolio of AI infrastructure solutions and reinforcing its commitment to advancing the AI Factory vision with a full range of NVIDIA® Blackwell Ultra solutions, delivering breakthrough performance from large-scale datacenter to personal desktop. ASUS is also excited to announce a transformative partnership milestone in its partnership with Nebius. Together, the two companies are enabling a new era of AI innovation built on NVIDIA's advanced platforms. Building on the success of the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform deployment, ASUS and Nebius are now moving forward with strategic collaborations featuring the next-generation NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform. This ongoing initiative underscores ASUS's role as a key enabler in AI infrastructure, committed to delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and innovation. Andrey Korolenko, Chief Product and Infrastructure Officer at Nebius said: "We have collaborated with ASUS for many years and appreciate its impressive capability to deliver swift and efficient solutions. ASUS not only delivers consistently against our exacting technical requirements, but also demonstrates deep professional expertise in building AI infrastructure. The company's forward-thinking approach and technical excellence have been a key enabler for our projects, and we look forward to working together to deliver the next generations of AI infrastructure." AI servers: Building NVIDIA AI Factories for enterprise Leading the charge in AI advancement, ASUS is driving scalable, agentic AI through increased token generation. At GTC Paris, ASUS will unveil its latest AI Factory infrastructure solutions built on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers as well as the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra systems. The ASUS AI POD, built with the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 system, delivers exceptional performance for complex AI inference tasks, making it ideal for advanced AI applications. Meanwhile, ASUS XA NB3I-E12, featuring the NVIDIA HGX B300 system, pushes the boundaries of AI computing with higher FLOPS and a massive 2.3TB of HBM3e memory — accelerating training and inference for large-scale models. To further address the growing demands of high-performance AI and HPC environments, ASUS introduced the new ESC8000A-E13P. This 4U NVIDIA MGX server supports up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs, and NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs with built-in PCIe® 6.0 switches, offering seamless integration, performance optimization, and scalability for modern data centers and agile IT deployments AI Inferencing: Enabling intelligent services at scale ASUS also unveiled powerful AI inference solutions, introducing a new lineup of workstations and a compact-sized supercomputer engineered to tackle today's most demanding workloads. Leading the range is the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, the first system powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, with up to 784GB of large coherent memory. Another is the groundbreaking ASUS Ascent GX10, a compact AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, that delivers 1,000 AI TOPS performance for demanding workloads. Equipped with a NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, 20-core Arm CPU, and 128GB of memory, it supports AI models up to 200-billion parameters, placing petaflop-scale inferencing capabilities on developers' desks. Designed from the ground up for AI, both products deliver exceptional performance for large-scale training and inference on a desktop. Combined with the NVIDIA AI software stack, it is purpose-built for teams that demand the best in AI development. ASUS: Proven expertise in AI infrastructure With server expertise dating back to 1995, ASUS delivers reliable, end-to-end infrastructure solutions —ranging from individual components to fully integrated systems — backed by world-class R&D and global manufacturing capabilities. Driven by the Ubiquitous AI, Incredible Possibilities vision, ASUS supports clients in accelerating their advancement in the global AI race. Through flexible customization, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record in deployment, ASUS empowers enterprises to scale AI initiatives with confidence and efficiency. AVAILABILITY & PRICING ASUS servers are available worldwide. Please visit for more ASUS infrastructure solutions or please contact your local ASUS representative for further information. About ASUS ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASUS Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
