David Meier, a Fool analyst known for his insights on tech stocks, discusses Jensen Huang's keynote at CES, highlighting Nvidia's ambitious plans for personal supercomputers and autonomous tech, including self-driving trucks. He explores the potential of AI to create a digital workforce and why Wall Street is underwhelmed by Nvidia's announcements. Jason Moser then joins the conversation, shedding light on PayPal's recent struggles and the company's strategic pivot under new CEO Alex Chriss to regain focus on its core strengths.
NVIDIA's commitment to its gaming segment, despite higher revenues from data centers, underscores its dedication to maintaining brand identity and innovation within the gaming community.
The introduction of NVIDIA's AI supercomputer Digits and the concept of 'agentic AI' signifies the company's pivotal role in advancing AI technology and reshaping future industries.
Deep dives
NVIDIA's Focus on Gaming Despite Data Center Dominance
NVIDIA continues to prioritize its gaming segment despite the data center business generating significantly higher revenues. With gaming revenue nearing $3 billion compared to the data center's $18.5 billion, this legacy business is still vital to the company's identity. NVIDIA aims to push the boundaries of video quality and maintain its brand reputation within the gaming community, reflecting a commitment to its roots. This approach ensures that NVIDIA remains a leading force in gaming technology while also catering to advancements in AI and other sectors.
Targeting AI and Emerging Technologies
NVIDIA is launching a new $3,000 AI supercomputer called Digits, tailored for researchers and students working on AI models. Designed for local deployment, this device allows users to experiment and refine their AI models more efficiently, potentially reducing costs and improving productivity. The focus on making complex AI technology more accessible signifies NVIDIA's dedication to fostering innovation in various fields. By providing state-of-the-art tools, NVIDIA supports the growing need for powerful computing in personal and professional applications.
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles and Agentic AI
During recent announcements, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the promising future of self-driving vehicles, forecasting it to become a multi-trillion dollar industry. Partnerships with companies like Toyota and Aurora aim to advance this technology, with Aurora leveraging NVIDIA's capabilities for autonomous shipping trucks. Additionally, Huang introduced the concept of 'agentic AI,' where AI would not only provide information but also perform tasks, potentially revolutionizing work processes across sectors. This shift to physical AI aims to make robots and systems more adaptable to real-world scenarios, consolidating NVIDIA's position at the forefront of AI innovation.
(00:14) David Meier and Mary Long discuss Jensen Huang’s CES keynote, plus:
- All “the cool stuff that’s coming,” from personal supercomputers to self-driving trucks and AI-rendered worlds.
- The rollout of a digital workforce.
- Why Wall Street shrugged at Nvidia’s announcements.
Then, (16:09) Fool analyst Jason Moser joins for a closer look at PayPal, how the payments processor fell from recent highs, and why still-new CEO Alex Chriss is returning the company to what it does best.