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Nvidia CEO: AI Now Needs ‘100 Times More’ Compute Than At ChatGPT Launch

by News Editor

February 27, 2025

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has set the stage for the future of artificial intelligence, highlighting that forthcoming AI technologies will require 100 times the computing power compared to their predecessors. This leap is fueled by advanced reasoning models that methodically ponder ‘how best to answer’ queries step by step.

Revolutionizing Reasoning With AI

In a recent conversation with CNBC’s Jon Fortt, Huang underscored the burgeoning demand for computing infrastructure, pointing to cutting-edge models like DeepSeek’s R1, OpenAI’s GPT-4, and xAI’s Grok 3 as pivotal catalysts.

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Financial Milestones And Market Challenges

Nvidia’s financial tome shines this quarter, with results outpacing analyst predictions—revenue soaring by 78% year-on-year to a staggering $39.33 billion. Notably, data center revenue surged by 93% to $35.6 billion, underscoring the paramount role of Nvidia’s GPUs in AI workloads.

Despite these figures, Nvidia’s stock remains in a slump, suffering a 17% decline on January 27—triggered by speculation that firms like DeepSeek might achieve superior AI performance at reduced infrastructure costs. Huang, however, advocated that reasoning models necessitate more sophisticated chips—a domain where Nvidia remains a trailblazer.

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Global Trade And Technological Advancements

Export restrictions are reshaping Nvidia’s footprint, especially in China, where revenues have halved. For developers, software innovations might circumvent these barriers, ensuring resilience across platforms, whether in supercomputers or personal devices.

Nvidia’s GB200, available in the U.S., outpaces its Chinese counterparts, producing AI content 60 times faster, offering significant advantages in AI technology evolution.

In the face of global constraints and rapid innovations, Nvidia remains the cornerstone of the AI revolution, driven by substantial infrastructure investments from tech giants worldwide.

Microsoft Bets Big On South Africa With $297M AI And Cloud Investment

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 7, 2025

Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to South Africa, pledging an additional 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) by 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in the country.

The announcement, made by Vice Chairman Brad Smith in Johannesburg, comes ahead of a key South African investment conference and adds to the 20.4 billion rand Microsoft has already poured into Africa’s most industrialized economy.

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Driving Growth Through AI And Talent

Beyond boosting infrastructure, Microsoft is making a play for South Africa’s digital future. Over the next year, the tech giant will fund certification exams for 50,000 young people, equipping them with in-demand digital skills to fuel economic growth and innovation.

South Africa has struggled with sluggish economic expansion—averaging under 1% growth annually for more than a decade—and is actively courting private-sector investment to accelerate momentum.

Big Tech’s Race For Africa

Microsoft was an early mover in South Africa’s cloud computing race, launching data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town long before Amazon and Google entered the market. The company is now ramping up capacity with a new facility in Centurion, Gauteng, while also spearheading a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center in Kenya.

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the move, calling Microsoft’s investment a vote of confidence in South Africa’s economic potential. “This company really has an African heart,” he said, underscoring the country’s efforts to position itself as a prime destination for global tech investment.