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Nvidia Unveils Rubin, Its Latest AI Platform

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  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed the Rubin platform at Computex in Taipei.
  • The Rubin platform, named after astronomer Vera Rubin, is Nvidia’s latest AI platform aiming to expand its customer base across various industries.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Rubin platform at the Computex conference in Taipei, following the earlier release of the Blackwell chip. The Rubin, named after astronomer Vera Rubin, will be Nvidia’s next-generation platform relying on HBM4 memory. The company plans to develop chips on a “one-year rhythm” and ship the Rubin chip in 2026. Vera Rubin was known for her studies on dark matter, galaxy structures, and movements. Nvidia, a major player in the AI market, aims to broaden its customer base by supporting industries such as shipbuilding, drug development, and government agencies in their adoption of AI technologies. CEO Huang highlighted the increasing demand for computation power, driving Nvidia’s innovation in AI technologies.