Nvidia Unveils GB10 Superchip at CES, Microsoft Announces $3bn Investment in AI Capabilities in India

A Visionary Keynote Speech by Jensen Huang at CES

At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s latest innovation – the GB10 superchip. This revolutionary chip is part of a broader vision for Nvidia’s AI software offerings, as outlined by Huang during his highly anticipated keynote speech.

The GB10 Superchip and Project DIGITS

Nvidia has announced that its new GB10 superchip will be available in a small desktop system called Project DIGITS. This cutting-edge technology will allow users to experience the full potential of AI computing. The Project DIGITS system is expected to start at $3,000 (£2,392.80) and will be available from May.

Nvidia’s Open Model License Cosmos Platform

In addition to the GB10 superchip, Nvidia also debuted its open model license Cosmos platform for developing physical AI systems. These physical AI systems include technologies such as humanoid robots and self-driving cars. This innovative platform is designed to enable developers to create complex AI systems with ease.

Nvidia Shares Reach Record Highs

Ahead of Huang’s speech, Nvidia shares closed at a fresh record high of $149.43 on Monday, with the stock up nearly another 2% in pre-market trading on Tuesday. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: ‘Nvidia’s runaway success means it has high expectations to meet on everything it does.’ The launch of its next-generation gaming chips was always going to be a pivotal moment, and true to its style, Nvidia has unveiled something that promises to be faster and better than what’s already on offer.

Microsoft’s $3bn Investment in AI Capabilities in India

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, reportedly said at an event on Tuesday that the tech giant planned to invest $3bn in its AI and cloud computing capabilities in India. Bloomberg reported that Nadella announced the investment over two years at an event in Bangalore, southern India.

The Diffusion Rate of AI in India is Exciting

Nadella reportedly said: ‘The diffusion rate of AI in India is exciting.’ Microsoft also plans to give AI training to 10 million people in India by 2030. This latest news follows an announcement from Microsoft last week that it planned to invest $80bn in AI data centers.

Microsoft Shares Little Changed

Despite this update, Microsoft shares were little changed in pre-market trading on Tuesday morning.

Meta Platforms Appoints New Board Members

Social media company Meta was in focus after announcing it had appointed Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and ally of US president-elect Donald Trump, to its board. Meta also elected former Microsoft executive Charlie Songhurst and the CEO of holding company Exor, John Elkann, to the board.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for AI

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook-parent Meta, said: ‘Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables and the future of human connection.’

Stocks in Focus on Tuesday 7 January

• Nvidia (NVDA) – shares reached record highs after the unveiling of the GB10 superchip
• Microsoft (MSFT) – announced a $3bn investment in its AI capabilities in India
• Meta Platforms (META) – appointed new board members, including Dana White and Charlie Songhurst

Companies in the News on Tuesday 7 January

• Micron Technology (MU)
• FuboTV (FUBO)
• Disney (DIS)
• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
• Sodexo (SW.PA)
• Volvo Car (VOLCAR-B.ST)
• Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS.OL)

Conclusion

The unveiling of the GB10 superchip by Nvidia at CES is a significant milestone in the development of AI computing. Microsoft’s $3bn investment in its AI capabilities in India is also a major move in the industry. These developments are set to shape the future of technology and artificial intelligence.

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