Rumors are swirling about recent visits from the CEOs of NVIDIA and AMD to Japan, as these companies look to tap into a burgeoning AI market in the region.
### Japan: The Next Big Thing for NVIDIA and AMD in AI
With Japan’s keen interest in AI infrastructure, the country is making significant strides in technological investments to maintain its competitive edge in the global AI arena. Japan is inviting tech giants like NVIDIA and AMD to establish a foothold in the country, aiming to become “the easiest country in the world to develop and utilize AI.” The recent visits from NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang and AMD’s CEO Lisa Su highlight Japan as the next strategic hotspot for AI companies looking to make a mark.
According to a report from Bloomberg, during Jensen’s trip to Japan, there were conversations about increasing electricity generation to satisfy the AI industry’s growing demand. In his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, they discussed how Japan could take the lead in AI, leveraging its strong positions in robotics and industrial manufacturing. Impressively, Jensen even gifted the Prime Minister a DGX Spark AI supercomputer, signaling a firm commitment to Japan’s AI growth goals.
NVIDIA is keen to bolster its regional presence, especially as it grapples with challenges in China—thanks to new US export restrictions and fierce competition. As uncertainties loom in that market, NVIDIA sees Japan, with its rich R&D resources and ambition in the global AI space, as an excellent alternative.
In parallel, Lisa Su also made her way to Japan, engaging with the Prime Minister and several key partners. While details of her meetings are sparse, it’s understood that Japan is significantly interested in expanding its collaboration with AMD, clearly showing a preference for engaging with Team Red to fuel its AI aspirations. The competition between NVIDIA and AMD for a strong market position in Japan is indeed heating up!
It’s an exciting time as both tech giants are clearly setting their sights on Japan, each keen to carve out a leading role in a region that promises immense potential in AI development and utilization.
