NVIDIA Leads the Way in AI and Networking at the Hot Chips Conference

The Hot Chips conference brings together experts from industry and academia to explore the newest technologies driving artificial intelligence and data center computing. This year, AI reasoning, inference and networking are in the spotlight, with NVIDIA presenting its latest achievements alongside other technology leaders like Google and Microsoft.

A major focus is on how to design powerful data centers that can handle the demands of modern AI. NVIDIA experts will lead several sessions explaining how their technologies connect computers, improve graphics and make AI systems faster and more efficient.

One key topic is NVIDIA networking. Think of it as the system's nervous system, linking servers and storage into one powerful computer. Products like NVIDIA ConnectX 8 SuperNIC help multiple graphics cards communicate quickly and smoothly, allowing AI to solve complex tasks at impressive speeds. Technologies like NVLink and Spectrum X Ethernet connect computer parts and even whole clusters, forming huge AI factories made up of many data centers working as one.

NVIDIA is also making big advances in graphics. The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, powered by the Blackwell architecture, can double the performance in today’s games and boost graphics realism. It uses new methods to make games smoother and more lifelike, while using less power.

For developers, NVIDIA’s CUDA software platform means AI models can run on millions of computers around the world. From gigantic data centers to personal workstations, CUDA brings the benefits of AI to users everywhere. New systems like the NVIDIA DGX Spark desktop computer put advanced AI tools right on your desk, empowering students, researchers and professionals to create and experiment.

NVIDIA is also helping make AI smarter and more efficient with its support for open source tools and collaborations. By working with popular AI software and offering model optimizations, NVIDIA makes it easier for developers to run and improve large language models, like the ones that power chatbots and search engines. NVIDIA NIM microservices also give developers control over how they use and host popular AI models.

In summary, NVIDIA’s innovations in networking, graphics and AI infrastructure are helping artificial intelligence move forward at every level, from personal desktops to vast supercomputers. These technologies make it possible for everyone, from beginners to experts, to use the latest advances in AI – and the Hot Chips conference is a great place to see it all come together.

Original article and image: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/hot-chips-inference-networking/