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NVIDIA CEO Huang open to touring Taiwan power plant, stresses energy needs for AI growth

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, concluding a 13-day visit to Taiwan, expressed gratitude for a potential invitation to tour a power plant.
  • Huang emphasized Taiwan's need for sufficient energy to sustain its economic growth and capitalize on the AI revolution.
  • He stated that adequate energy is a prerequisite for industrial growth, not just for Taiwan but globally.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, wrapping up a packed 13-day visit to Taiwan, indicated his openness to visiting a power plant should President Lai Ching-te extend an invitation. Huang, who departed for South Korea on Wednesday, highlighted Taiwan's critical need for energy during his trip.

If I receive an invitation, I will be very grateful, and of course, it would be a great honor.

โ€” Jensen HuangNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang responded to the possibility of being invited to tour a power plant in Taiwan by President Lai Ching-te.

Responding to questions about a potential invitation from President Lai to tour a power facility on a future visit, Huang expressed his appreciation. "If I receive an invitation, I will be very grateful, and of course, it would be a great honor," he stated. This suggests a keen interest from the tech leader in understanding Taiwan's energy infrastructure.

Huang underscored the importance of energy security for Taiwan's continued prosperity and economic development. "Taiwan indeed needs energy," he remarked, pointing to Taiwan's first-quarter GDP growth of 14%. He stressed that sufficient energy is essential for maintaining growth, driving economic progress, and seizing opportunities presented by the AI revolution.

Taiwan indeed needs energy.

โ€” Jensen HuangHuang emphasized the importance of energy for Taiwan's economic growth during his visit.

"Energy is a necessary condition for industrial growth, not just for Taiwan, but for the entire world," Huang added. He emphasized that any industry aiming for growth requires access to reliable energy sources. His comments reflect a global perspective on the foundational role of energy in technological advancement and economic expansion, particularly relevant as Taiwan positions itself at the forefront of the AI era.

Energy is a necessary condition for industrial growth, not just for Taiwan, but for the entire world.

โ€” Jensen HuangHuang highlighted the global necessity of energy for industrial and economic development.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.