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Billionaire NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Tells Graduating Students To Embrace New AI-Economy Opportunities

Jensen Huang, the billionaire CEO of NVIDIA Corp., emphasized the importance of innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the possibilities it can bring to individuals and society during an inspiring graduation speech he delivered at National Taiwan University.

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Leading the AI Revolution

NVIDIA offers a range of advancements in artificial intelligence and graphics processing. It is a leader in various products that enable high-performance computing and stunning graphics, especially in the massive gaming industry. The company is riding the AI wave, with its graphic processing units integral to the power of generative AI platforms. NVIDIA also integrates its AI enterprise software into the Azure machine learning programs from Microsoft Corp. that enable Azure customers to build applications within NVIDIA AI frameworks.

Embracing The Power Of Innovation

Innovation is at the core of human progress and has the power to transform the world, Huang said. He noted it is the responsibility of the graduating class to cultivate and nurture the spirit of innovation as they embark on their professional journeys.

Huang recognizes the pivotal role technology plays in shaping society and moving human progress forward. In his speech he talked about the transformative power of technologies like AI, stating that they will continue to revolutionize industries and fuel unprecedented levels of growth and development. He said graduates must embrace and leverage AI to stay competitive by using it to "supercharge" their work and use it as an assistant to reach peak performance. AI continues to disrupt a number of industries. For example, startups like Snapify are reimaging the photography industry with their “all-in-one AI-powered solution to redefine professional event photography.”

Addressing Challenges And Opportunities

Huang encouraged the graduates to view myriad challenges as opportunities for innovation. By harnessing their knowledge and skills, they can contribute to solving these complex problems and making a positive impact on the world. Huang’s message instills hope and resilience, urging graduates to view setbacks as stepping stones toward growth and progress. He noted his company addresses mistakes and failures head-on and can retreat and regroup strategically. A vital part of success is recognizing a path that is not correct and making dynamic adjustments, he said.

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The Future Of Innovation

Huang concluded his address by discussing the boundless opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of innovation. He expressed his optimism about the future, highlighting the immense potential for technological advancements to address pressing global issues. He suggested students follow NVIDIA's lead in capitalizing on AI by shifting their attention away from the jobs AI will eliminate toward the types of jobs AI will create. He said AI's power will create new professions such as AI safety engineers, prompt engineering and creation, data engineering and a host of others. His comments mirror the sentiments of many business leaders who see a shift in various jobs where workers will need to incorporate AI, and the technology will automate many manual processes.

By inspiring graduates to embrace innovation, collaborate and address challenges with creativity and resilience, Huang encourages a generation of future leaders to drive positive change.

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