Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Nvidia has announced the discontinuation of support for its Linux 590 driver for GTX 900 and 10-series GPUs, marking the end of Game Ready updates for these older graphics cards. While quarterly security updates will still be provided, this decision signals a significant shift in Nvidia's support strategy for legacy hardware.

Meta has announced plans to significantly cut resources allocated to its metaverse project, a shift from CEO Mark Zuckerberg's earlier vision of the metaverse as the company's future direction. This decision reflects a reevaluation of priorities amid financial pressures and scrutiny regarding the project's viability.

AMD CEO Lisa Su addressed concerns regarding a potential AI bubble during WIRED's Big Interview event, stating that such worries are exaggerated and asserting confidence in the AI chip market's growth. She emphasized that from her perspective, the AI sector is not experiencing a bubble.

Cambricon Technologies has announced plans to more than triple its production of AI chips by 2026, aiming to capture market share from Huawei Technologies in China and to fill the gap left by Nvidia's exit from the market. This strategic move comes as the company seeks to enhance its domestic AI chip manufacturing capabilities amid increasing competition.

Researchers at Nvidia and the University of Hong Kong have introduced Orchestrator, an 8-billion-parameter AI model designed to coordinate various tools and large language models (LLMs) for complex problem-solving. This model demonstrated superior accuracy and cost-effectiveness compared to larger models in tool-use benchmarks, aligning with user preferences for tool selection.

Dan Ives, the global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, stated that it is too early to declare an AI bubble, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to maintaining its chip market against competitors like Huawei and Nvidia. This perspective was shared during an interview on Bloomberg The Close with Romaine Bostick.

Republicans have decided to remove a block on state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws that was previously ordered by former President Donald Trump from the defense bill. This decision reflects a significant shift in the party's stance on AI governance, allowing states to implement their own regulations without federal interference.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed uncertainty about whether China would accept the company's H200 artificial intelligence chips if U.S. sales restrictions are relaxed, following a meeting with President Donald Trump. This statement highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding U.S.-China trade relations and technology exports.