Jensen Huang, the co-founder and president of Nvidia, has drawn comparisons to Steve Jobs, not only for his leadership at one of the world’s most valuable companies but also for his visionary approach to technology. Speaking at the Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience World event in Houston, Huang articulated his views on artificial intelligence (AI), framing it as a fundamental infrastructure necessary for modern society.
“Artificial intelligence is an infrastructure for society,” he stated. “Every society needs it. Everybody needs it. Every industry needs it. It is an infra just like water or electricity.” Huang emphasized that while AI does not have to be invented in India, it must be developed and continuously refined within the country to reflect its diverse cultural landscape. He pointed out that India, with over 300 dialects, requires an AI that captures the values and culture of its people.
Looking ahead, Huang expressed confidence in India’s potential to cultivate an AI infrastructure that parallels its own advancements in internet and electricity systems. “There is no question in my mind that there will be artificial intelligence infrastructure in India,” he said. His anticipation of visiting India for the India AI Impact Summit and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi generated considerable interest, although that trip was later canceled.
Nvidia’s commitment to India is evident through its recent pledge of $850 million to establish the India Deep Tech Alliance. This initiative aims to support Indian startups working in AI, semiconductors, robotics, and space technology by providing funding, technical guidance, and infrastructure. The investment underscores Nvidia’s strategy to fill funding gaps and promote local innovation. Huang also hinted at possible expansions of Nvidia’s engineering and research operations in cities such as Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with expectations for data centers and an increased workforce.
Huang’s connection with India is further reinforced by the significant presence of Indian talent within Nvidia, with him noting that “a third of Nvidia is Indian.” He offered an optimistic outlook on the future of India’s IT services industry, suggesting it would be reinvented for the AI era. “Instead of developing and maintaining software in the back rooms of IT departments,” he predicted, “the AI IT industry will become service providers, service developers of agentic AI systems to help companies around the world automate their workflow.”
Huang elaborated on the potential economic benefits of AI, drawing parallels to the internet’s transformative impact on job creation in India. “Look at the internet in India and the amount of upstream and downstream jobs it has created. AI will do the same,” he noted, positioning AI as a catalyst for both innovation and employment.
Despite the optimism, Huang acknowledged the challenges surrounding AI development in India, particularly in the realm of autonomous vehicles. He remarked on the complexities of adapting AI for the country’s unique driving conditions, stating, “It is going to take super AI to learn how to (automate) driving in India.” Huang humorously pointed out that “computer vision alone is not sufficient! Because in India, lanes are optional. You drive by honking!” He remains confident, however, that AI will eventually adapt to such environments.
As Nvidia continues to pioneer advancements in AI and deepen its investments in India, Huang’s vision aligns with the country’s ambitions to become a leader in AI development. His blend of technical insight and approachable demeanor resonates well within the tech community, further solidifying Nvidia’s role as a major player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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