Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently joined the viral trend of AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style portraits, thanks to ChatGPT's latest update. MyGov India shared a series of animated pictures of PM Modi, portraying him in various key moments and activities. With the heavy demand for the Ghibli-style image-generator, ChatGPT's GPUs are facing "rate limits" and causing "melting."
The Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, announced at an event in New Delhi that India is in discussions with experts to manufacture its own GPUs. The minister also revealed that the IndiaAI mission has made 14,000 GPUs available. These GPUs will create immense opportunities for various industries and will be consistently upgraded every quarter, with the aim of boosting India's technological advancement.
Chinese startup DeepSeek AI's new AI model has raised concerns about the future of AI investment and potentially lower costs for training models. This news has led to a drop in Nvidia's stock and other chip stocks in the market. However, analysts believe it may drive US companies to leverage their access to GPUs and improve their advantage in the AI market.
The highly anticipated release of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs is here, with the first drops on January 30th and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation software already available for download. This software uses AI to predictively generate frames, resulting in improved graphics and performance for gamers. And with Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch adding support for DLSS 4, users can experience significant enhancements in their gaming experience. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the RTX 50-series GPUs right here at The Verge.
NVIDIA has launched its highly-anticipated latest generation of GPUs, the RTX 50 series, with significant improvements in speed and performance. The flagship model, RTX 5090, boasts 92 billion transistors and a whopping 3,352 TOPS of AI performance, making it a dream for 4K gaming enthusiasts. While the RTX 5090 is priced at a steep Rs 2,14,000, other variants like the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 offer more affordable options for gamers. However, prices may vary for models from different vendors like ASUS and MSI. Stay updated and informed about these groundbreaking graphics cards for making smarter decisions in your gaming journey.
As artificial intelligence continues to rise in popularity across a range of industries, businesses are turning to providers of GPU infrastructure to support their AI technology needs. In response to this growing demand, GMI Cloud has raised an impressive $82 million in Series A funding. Led by Headline Asia with investments from strategic players like Banpu and Wistron, GMI Cloud is well-positioned to support the AI boom and help businesses access the crucial graphics processing units necessary for AI integration.
As AI technology continues to soar in popularity among investors, companies are adapting to make their shares more affordable. This week, Nvidia completed a forward-stock split, decreasing its share price to 1/10th of its previous value, making it more accessible to everyday investors. With its highly sought-after GPUs driving a 700% increase in stock price since 2023, it's no surprise that Nvidia's board chose to split its stock for the second time in less than a year. Other fast-growing companies like CrowdStrike Holdings, with its shares up over 500% since its IPO in 2019, may also follow in Nvidia's footsteps and conduct stock splits in the near future.
As the hype surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT continues to grow, business leaders from companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft are sharing how they are personally using AI in their daily lives. The CEO of Nvidia, a chip company known for its highly coveted GPUs, uses AI-powered question-and-answer search engines for research and to learn about advancements in computer-aided drug discovery. With the use of large language models, these executives are finding ways to save time and reach their goals, whether it's generating lesson plans or creating rap songs.
During its GPU Technology Conference, Nvidia announced the release of the GB200 chip, which is considered the most powerful chip for AI-related computing in the world. It has 208 billion transistors and offers a huge improvement in performance and efficiency compared to its predecessor, the H100. With the GB200, training a model with 1.8 trillion parameters would only require 4 megawatts, while previously it would take 8,000 Hopper GPUs and 15 megawatts. Nvidia also designed a new network switch chip to improve communication between GPUs, making their system even more efficient. Major companies like Oracle, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have already announced plans to integrate the GB200 into their cloud services.
Nvidia has reported a striking rise in quarterly revenue, exceeding market estimates, as its unparalleled AI chips remain highly sought after. With companies racing to expand their AI capabilities, the demand for Nvidia's data center chips and GPUs continues to grow. The company also saw a spike in its market value after the announcement, with its rivals, such as Arm Holdings, also riding the wave. However, analysts question the sustainability of this growth and the potential limitations of supply to meet the high demands.