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NVIDIA's overseas headquarters lands in Taipei; 101 lit up in celebration

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NVIDIA has officially established its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan.
  • The city government illuminated Taipei 101 to celebrate the tech giant's arrival and the NVIDIA GTC conference.
  • Mayor Chiang Wan-an expressed the city's commitment to building an AI-driven smart city.

Taipei City celebrated the official establishment of NVIDIA's overseas headquarters with a special illumination of the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. The event coincided with the NVIDIA GTC conference held in the city, drawing crowds of tourists and locals to the Taipei City Hall plaza. The skyscraper displayed messages such as 'NVIDIA GTC TAIPEI' and 'NVIDIA โค TAIPEI' on its exterior, marking a significant moment for the technology sector in Taiwan.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who attended the GTC conference and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's keynote speech, expressed his honor and highlighted Huang's forward-thinking vision for AI development. The mayor emphasized the city government's dedication to fostering the application of AI across various fields and integrating it into daily life. He specifically noted Huang's insights on the future development of physical AI and robotics, as well as concrete collaborations with Microsoft.

In the future, whether it is the application of AI in various fields or its integration into daily life, the city government will continue to build an AI-driven smart city.

โ€” Chiang Wan-anTaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on the city's commitment to AI development.

The arrival of NVIDIA's headquarters and the GTC conference underscore Taipei's growing importance as a hub for artificial intelligence and technology innovation. The city government's commitment to building an AI-driven smart city signals a strategic focus on leveraging advanced technologies to improve urban living and economic development. The celebratory illumination of Taipei 101 served as a visible symbol of this partnership and Taipei's ambition to be at the forefront of the AI revolution.

The mayor felt honored to be invited to the GTC conference and felt CEO Jensen Huang's foresight on the future development of AI at the venue.

โ€” Chiang Wan-anMayor Chiang Wan-an's impression of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's vision for AI.
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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.