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Are GPUs only for graphics?

Not at all! While GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) were originally designed for rendering images quickly, their ability to perform many calculations simultaneously makes them perfect for AI. Nvidia's investment in MediaTek helps them create chips that link to Nvidia's data centres, powering everything from personal computers to intelligent cars with advanced AI capabilities, far beyond just graphics.

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Nvidia puts $3.5 billion into Taiwanese chip firm MediaTek

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