Nvidia plans to help build Japan AI ecosystem

Nvidia will set up an AI research laboratory and invest in local startups and educate the public on using AI, CEO Huang said. — Bloomberg

TOKYO: Nvidia Corp plans to help build an artificial intelligence (AI) tech-related ecosystem in Japan to meet demand in a country eager to gain an edge in AI.

The Santa Clara, California-based company will seek to partner with Japanese research organisations, companies and startups to build factories of AI, chief executive officer Jensen Huang said during opening remarks in a meeting with Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.