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Why is Nvidia so powerful?

Nvidia, led by Jensen Huang, dominates the AI chip market because it pioneered the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), essential for AI. Its CUDA software platform also locks in developers, making it incredibly hard for competitors to catch up. This unique position gives Huang immense influence over the AI debate.

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