The New Yorker Radio Hour

Why the Tech Giant Nvidia May Own the Future. Plus, Joshua Rothman on Taking A.I Seriously

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Apr 4, 2025
Stephen Witt, a tech journalist and author of "The Thinking Machine," discusses Nvidia’s rise as a leader in AI technology and its co-founder, Jensen Huang. He highlights the company’s crucial role in the hardware revolution that powers AI applications like ChatGPT. Witt addresses potential geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Taiwan, and speculates on the changing landscape of global manufacturing. Meanwhile, Joshua Rothman, a staff writer for The New Yorker, shares insights on the ethical implications of AI integration in society.
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AI's Hardware Revolution

  • AI revolution depends on both software (neural nets) and hardware (parallel computing).
  • NVIDIA's parallel processors proved essential for the advancement of neural networks.
ANECDOTE

Krizhevsky's AI Breakthrough

  • In 2012, Alex Krizhevsky built a revolutionary AI system using NVIDIA gaming cards.
  • This "Wright Brothers airplane of AI" propelled NVIDIA to the forefront of AI development.
INSIGHT

Huang's Robot Vision

  • Jensen Huang envisions AI integrating into robots for real-world tasks.
  • He's creating Omniverse, a digital training ground for robots, before deploying them physically.
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