If you live in Taiwan or follow tech news closely, you’ll know how much the island means to global technology. Nvidia, one of the biggest names in artificial intelligence (AI), is making big moves in Taipei. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, recently announced that Nvidia will set up a much larger office in northern Taipei, calling it “Nvidia Constellation”. This news came just ahead of the Computex technology trade show, which officially began on May 21.
You might wonder why Nvidia is expanding in Taiwan. According to Huang, the company’s engineering team in Taiwan has grown so much that its current space can no longer accommodate everyone. That’s why it has signed a lease for a new property in Taipei to accommodate its staff.
During his keynote speech at Computex, Huang praised the strong partnerships Nvidia has built with local Taiwanese tech companies. Many of these companies had senior leaders present at the event, which speaks to the importance of collaboration. Although Nvidia didn’t share details about the cost of the new office or how many people it will hold, Huang noted that discussions with the Taipei mayor are ongoing, especially around community support for the new building.
Taiwan to play a key role in Nvidia’s AI future
Huang, born in Taiwan but now based in the US, said that Taiwan’s importance to the global tech industry can’t be overstated. For over 50 years, the island has been a major hub for hardware manufacturing, and now, it’s also becoming central to AI and robotics innovation.
“It makes perfect sense that Taiwan, right at the heart of the tech world, is where AI and robotics will take their next big steps,” said Huang. He added that Nvidia’s growth is tightly connected to its partnerships in Taiwan, which expand yearly.
In addition to the new office, Nvidia has announced plans to build an “AI factory supercomputer” in Taiwan. This project partners with Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and the Taiwanese government. The supercomputer will use Nvidia’s latest Blackwell AI chips, which were launched six months ago. The goal is to boost AI computing power and support research and development across Taiwan’s tech sector.
Nvidia keeps focus on China while investing in Taiwan
While Nvidia is increasing its presence in Taiwan, Huang hasn’t forgotten about China. Mainland China made up about 14% of Nvidia’s total revenue in the financial year that ended on January 26. Huang has even suggested that the US relax some of its export rules to make it easier for American companies to do business in China, especially in AI.
Still, Computex this year’s focus is clearly on the future. The event, launched in 1981, is now a major gathering for anyone interested in AI, robotics, and new tech trends. Last year, more than 85,000 people from across Asia attended, with around 1,500 companies showcasing their latest products. With Nvidia’s big announcement and growing involvement in Taiwan, it’s clear the island will play a major role in shaping what’s next for AI.
