Nvidia Boosts European AI

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, has announced plans to significantly expand AI computing capabilities in Europe, addressing the continent's current shortage. Speaking at Nvidia's GTC event in Paris, Huang revealed that over 20 new data centres, termed 'AI factories', are planned for Europe in the next couple of years. This infrastructure push includes partnerships with European firms and the deployment of Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chips, with 18,000 units earmarked for French AI startup Mistral.

Nvidia's strategy focuses on 'sovereign AI', ensuring that data centres serving European users are located within the region. The company is also collaborating with telecommunications companies like Orange and Telefonica, and industrial giants such as Siemens and Schneider Electric, to develop AI models and automate industrial processes. These 'AI factories' will house over 100,000 chips each, tripling Europe's AI hardware capacity next year and increasing AI computing capacity tenfold within two years. Nvidia is also establishing technology centres across Europe to foster AI-focused enterprises and upskill workforces.

This expansion aims to position Europe as a key player in the global AI landscape, catching up with the US and China. By providing essential infrastructure and fostering local partnerships, Nvidia intends to drive AI innovation and adoption across various industries in Europe.