SoftBank is Nvidia's first Blackwell chips customer:
The collaboration comes amid skyrocketing demand for Nvidia chips, as companies scramble to secure supplies.
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Key FactsSoftBank Secures First Order of Nvidia's Blackwell Chips
Nov 13, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- SoftBank has become the first customer to purchase Nvidia's Blackwell chips for an AI supercomputer in Japan.
- The companies aim to build Japan's most powerful supercomputer by early 2025, focusing on generative AI and research support.
- This collaboration underscores Japan's efforts to regain its status as a tech innovation leader amid slow AI adoption.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the strong ties with SoftBank and its pivotal role in Nvidia's journey.
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