Nvidia Unveils "Superchip" for AI, Partners With Mercedes on Robotaxis

Nvidia has announced a major new artificial intelligence chip and a deal to build self-driving cars with Mercedes-Benz. The reveal came from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the CES technology conference. He said the new chip is both more powerful and more energy-efficient than current models. Shipments to computer makers will begin later this year. The company also announced a partnership with the German automaker. Together, they will develop a new generation of software-defined vehicles. The goal is to create a fleet of advanced robotaxis. Nvidia's technology is central to the current boom in generative AI. These announcements position the company to further dominate two key future markets: advanced computing and autonomous vehicles.