Jensen Huang emphasized the transformative impact of artificial intelligence
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) during a recent visit to Hong Kong. Addressing graduates and academics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he received an honorary doctorate in engineering, Huang declared, “The age of AI has started. A new computing era that will impact every industry and every field of science.”
Huang highlighted Nvidia’s role in this technological shift, noting that 25 years after inventing the graphics processing unit (GPU), the company has “reinvented computing and sparked a new industrial revolution.” He described AI as “the most important technology of our time, and potentially of all times.”
Addressing the graduates, Huang expressed optimism about their future prospects, stating, “The whole world is reset. You’re at the starting lines with everybody else. An industry is being reinvented. You now have the instruments necessary to advance science in so many different fields.” He added that challenges once deemed insurmountable now seem possible to tackle.
Regarding potential changes in U.S. export controls on advanced computing products under the incoming administration, Huang remained confident in the continuity of global collaboration. He stated, “Open science in global collaboration, cooperation across math and science has been around for a very long time. It is the foundation of social advancement and scientific advancement.” Huang emphasized that Nvidia would balance compliance with laws and policies while continuing to advance technology and serve customers worldwide.
Huang’s visit to Hong Kong also included a fireside chat with the university’s Council Chairman, Harry Sham, faculty, and students, further underscoring his commitment to fostering innovation and education in the AI sector.
