Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics

As a tech enthusiast with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Jensen Huang’s latest revelations at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference have left me utterly awestruck! His insights into the indispensable role of artificial intelligence in modern computer graphics are nothing short of revolutionary.


Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, emphasized at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference on September 11th, that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an optional feature but a crucial element in modern computer graphics. Essentially, he suggested that AI has become deeply embedded within the core of graphical computing.

According to Huang (via Seeking Alpha), he pointed out that today’s computer graphics can hardly be achieved without artificial intelligence. He explained that Nvidia employs AI to calculate a tiny portion of an image and then guesses the rest. This method results in photo-realistic images with exceptional quality and performance, leaving one speechless by its incredible outcome.

AI has been criticized for its energy consumption, but Huang argued that using it for graphics can reduce energy use. “Computing one pixel takes a lot of energy… inferencing the other 32 takes very little energy, and you can do it incredibly fast.” Huang added there are “productivity gains” from using these methods to generate code, and the capacity for that is “just incredible.”

As a tech enthusiast, I can’t help but echo the sentiments of Huang when it comes to AI’s impact on software development, specifically in code generation. Just like many others in my company, I can affirm that we all utilize code generators regularly. I believe that in the near future, AI-powered “digital engineers” will become an industry standard, transforming the way we approach software development across various sectors.

In simpler terms, Nvidia’s AI technology called DLSS increases efficiency by creating additional images or frames. Similarly, Sony uses comparable AI methods for the upscaling function in the anticipated PS5 Pro, which they call PSSR.

Huang summarized by explaining the various AI applications of Nvidia beyond just autonomous vehicles, robotics, and digital biology. In his opinion, AI is revolutionizing sectors such as drug discovery through computer-assisted tools.

Nvidia’s advancements in artificial intelligence align with an expanding and current movement. A recent Unity report indicates that approximately two-thirds (62%) of game development studios are adopting AI, predominantly for application in animation.

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2024-09-17 19:40