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Nvidia Paves the Path to an AI-Driven Future at CES 2025

• By John K. Waters
• 01/07/2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicked off the CES 2025 conference, underway this week in Las Vegas, with a keynote that showcased the company's transformation from a video gaming hardware leader to a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI). Huang's presentation focused on Nvidia's ambitious vision for AI-driven robotics, autonomous vehicles, agentic AI, and consumer graphics, announcing groundbreaking innovations poised to redefine the tech landscape.

Cosmos: Revolutionizing AI Training and Simulation

Nvidia's new Cosmos platform offers a game-changing approach to physical AI. Designed to simulate real-world environments virtually, Cosmos enables developers to train autonomous vehicles and robots without the costly and time-intensive risks of real-world testing. Powered by generative world foundation models, Cosmos creates vast amounts of synthetic, physics-based data for model training and evaluation.

By providing open model licenses, Nvidia aims to accelerate the development of robotics and autonomous systems. "Cosmos has already become a cornerstone for leading AI companies," Huang stated.

Expanding the Omniverse

Further cementing its leadership in digital simulations, Nvidia introduced new generative AI models and blueprints that expand the integration of is Omniverse platform into industrial and physical AI applications. Partners such as Accenture, Microsoft, and Siemens are leveraging Omniverse for next-generation software development. Siemens unveiled its Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer, powered by Nvidia's Omniverse libraries, to create immersive industrial simulations.

Among the new blueprints, the Mega tool enables the creation of digital twins for warehouses and factories, while others focus on autonomous vehicle simulation, immersive streaming to Apple Vision Pro, and real-time physics visualization for engineering.

Redefining Consumer GPUs

Huang announced the highly anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, which deliver AI-driven rendering breakthroughs powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture. Priced between $549 and $1,999, the RTX 50 series offers unprecedented AI performance at competitive prices.
For laptops, Nvidia has miniaturized its RTX processors using AI to render only essential pixels, significantly improving energy efficiency. Laptop prices start at $1,299 for the RTX 5070 model.

Project DIGITS: AI Power on Your Desk

Nvidia unveiled Project DIGITS, a compact desktop system powered by the new Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip. Capable of delivering a petaflop of AI performance, the system enables developers and researchers to experiment with AI models of up to 200 billion parameters. Designed for professionals and students alike, Project DIGITS is positioned as a vital tool for AI prototyping and experimentation.

Agentic AI for the Enterprise

The introduction of the Llama Nemotron family of open large language models marks Nvidia's foray into agentic AI. Designed for enterprise use, these models cater to applications ranging from customer support to inventory management. With three variants—Nano, Super, and Ultra—Nvidia offers solutions optimized for everything from edge devices to data center-scale applications.

A Vision for the Future

Huang closed his keynote by framing AI as the defining technology of the modern era. "AI will touch every aspect of our lives, just as the internet did," he said. Nvidia's announcements at CES 2025 underscore the company's commitment to enabling an AI-powered world, where digital and physical realms converge seamlessly.

As industry leaders and innovators adopt Nvidia's platforms, the company remains at the forefront of a transformative shift toward AI ubiquity. CES 2025 has made one thing clear: the future is here, and Nvidia is leading the charge.