CES 2025: Jensen Huang Presents NVIDIA's Latest Innovations
January 7, 2025
- Author: CTA Staff
Part of what makes CES unique is the opportunity for different sectors to inspire each other. For example, an innovation in space technology might open up new possibilities in mobility or health care. And so, it was fitting that the CES 2025 Keynote Series included a session by NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang.
NVIDIA’s groundbreaking graphics processing units (GPUs), software, and systems help fuel advancements across a variety of industries (from gaming to robotics), and the company’s accelerated computing and AI platforms power 76% of the TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers. Huang has also earned more than a few accolades for his forward-thinking approach and contributions to the tech industry, including being named the world’s best CEO by Fortune and The Economist, as well as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
In his CES keynote, Huang unveiled several groundbreaking innovations that promise to shape the future of technology. The first awe-inducing moment came when he noted that everyone seated in the packed house was actually “inside NVIDIA’s digital twin,” and “everything here was generated by AI.” From there, Huang connected the dots between GeForce and AI. “AI is the house that GeForce built,” Huang said before introducing the new GeForce RTX™ 50 Series, which offers unprecedented performance for gamers, developers, and enterprises. This new RTX 5090 is built on the latest Blackwell architecture, providing significant improvements in speed and efficiency over its predecessors. The card is expected to revolutionize gaming and content creation with its advanced ray tracing and AI-driven capabilities.
He also showcased NVIDIA's latest AI superchip, the GB10, designed to power a variety of AI applications and humanoid robots. The GB10 is a compact yet powerful chip that integrates a Blackwell GPU with a Grace CPU, making it ideal for desktop AI computing systems. This innovation is set to enhance the development of AI technologies, enabling more sophisticated and efficient AI models.
“OK, let’s talk about physical AI,” Huang said, teeing up another thrilling advancement: NVIDIA Cosmos™, a world foundation model (WFM) development platform that aims to revolutionize the development of physical AI systems like robots and self-driving vehicles. Cosmos uses WFMs to simulate real-world conditions, allowing developers to test and refine their AI systems in a virtual environment. This approach not only reduces costs but also accelerates the development process by providing a safe and controlled testing ground.
“Today, we’re announcing that Cosmos is open licensed,” Huang said, noting that it’s available on GitHub and garnering applause from the crowd. “We really hope that Cosmos being open will do for the world of robotics and industrial AI what Llama 3 has done for industrial AI.”
Huang further emphasized the importance of collaboration and cross-industry inspiration, touching on NVIDIA’s partnerships with Kion and Accenture to optimize supply chains using AI-powered robots and digital twins, and partnership with Toyota to create its “next generation of AVs.”
Huang then moved to robotics, as a lineup of futuristic-looking robots appeared on the screen surrounding him. “The ChatGPT moment for general robotics is just around the corner,” Huang said, noting that he predicts the next several years to bring about major breakthroughs in robotics and that NVIDIA is working on three “robots”: agentic AI, humanoid robots, and self-driving cars.
Huang also introduced Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer designed to bring the power of NVIDIA Grace Blackwell to developer desktops. This compact device enables developers to run sophisticated AI models with up to 200 billion parameters, making AI innovation more accessible and efficient.
“It’s been an incredible year. I want to thank all of you for your partnership, thank all of you for coming,” Huang said in his closing remarks. “I look forward to next year.”
Why It Matters:
NVIDIA's announcements at CES 2025 underscore the company's commitment to leading the charge in technological innovation. The new products and platforms introduced by Huang have the potential to significantly impact various industries, from gaming and entertainment to AI and robotics. By continuing to push the envelope, NVIDIA is helping to shape a future where technology enhances every aspect of our lives.
Key Takeaways:
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GeForce RTX 50 Series: NVIDIA introduced the new GeForce RTX 5090, built on the Blackwell architecture, offering unprecedented performance for gamers, developers, and enterprises with advanced ray tracing and AI-driven capabilities.
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GB10 AI Superchip: The GB10 superchip is designed to power a variety of AI applications and humanoid robots, enhancing the development of sophisticated and efficient AI models.
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NVIDIA Cosmos™: This world foundation model (WFM) development platform aims to revolutionize the development of physical AI systems like robots and self-driving vehicles by simulating real-world conditions in a virtual environment.
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Project DIGITS: A personal AI supercomputer designed to bring the power of NVIDIA Grace Blackwell to developer desktops, enabling the running of sophisticated AI models with up to 200 billion parameters.
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Partnerships: NVIDIA is collaborating with Kion and Accenture to optimize supply chains using AI-powered robots and digital twins, and with Toyota to create the next generation of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
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Future of Robotics: Jensen Huang predicts major breakthroughs in robotics in the coming years, with NVIDIA working on agentic AI, humanoid robots, and self-driving cars.
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