Nvidia CEO confident AI will close tech gap


01/23/2026

According to Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia Corp, artificial intelligence will help developing nations bridge the technological divide with developed countries.



"AI will undoubtedly bridge the technology divide," he remarked at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, pointing out the technology's availability and extensive use.

He describes AI as a "five-layer cake" made up of energy, chips and computing infrastructure, cloud data centers, AI models, and applications. Every layer has to be developed and managed, resulting in job growth throughout the economy—from energy and construction to advanced manufacturing, cloud services, and software development, the chief executive stated.

He referred to AI as the basis of "the most significant infrastructure development initiative in human history," which will proceed in the upcoming months. He believes that AI is essential national infrastructure, and every nation should regard it as they do electricity and transportation networks. 

Simultaneously, the Nvidia CEO thinks the technology probably won't result in job reductions. In contrast, it boosts demand in sectors like radiology and assists with administrative tasks in fields experiencing labor shortages, such as nursing.

AI enables radiologists to examine images "infinitely fast," which consequently gives them more time to interact with patients. Huang stated that the demand for these specialists has grown because they are able to see more patients.

Additionally, he emphasized Europe's manufacturing and industrial capabilities as a significant advantage and urged nations to leverage this potential alongside artificial intelligence to advance robotics and physical AI.

"Robotics is a unique chance that comes once in a generation," the leading executive remarked. He observed that this is particularly applicable to nations with an established industrial foundation.

Huang added that the previous year set a record for worldwide venture capital funding, surpassing $100 billion, primarily directed towards AI-native startups.

source: reuters.com