Nvidia - The Journey from Video Games to AI Dominance
09/07/23 • 28 min
Nvidia, a name synonymous with cutting-edge technology, has a compelling story that spans from its early focus on gaming graphics to its current role as a leader in artificial intelligence.
In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you through the company's fascinating history, groundbreaking technologies, and its meteoric rise in the tech industry. You'll learn about the company's unique naming story, its game-changing technologies like GPUs and CUDA, and its strategic moves that have made it a trillion-dollar enterprise.
Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions:
- Who are the key figures behind Nvidia's founding, and what motivated them to start Nvidia?
- What is the story behind Nvidia's unique name?
- How did Nvidia transition from a company focused on gaming graphics to become the dominant player in the field of artificial intelligence?
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Nvidia, a name synonymous with cutting-edge technology, has a compelling story that spans from its early focus on gaming graphics to its current role as a leader in artificial intelligence.
In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you through the company's fascinating history, groundbreaking technologies, and its meteoric rise in the tech industry. You'll learn about the company's unique naming story, its game-changing technologies like GPUs and CUDA, and its strategic moves that have made it a trillion-dollar enterprise.
Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions:
- Who are the key figures behind Nvidia's founding, and what motivated them to start Nvidia?
- What is the story behind Nvidia's unique name?
- How did Nvidia transition from a company focused on gaming graphics to become the dominant player in the field of artificial intelligence?
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- To be exempt (adjective)
- In conjunction with (phrase)
- A toll (noun)
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European Banks & Windfall taxes (Public Introduction)
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A windfall tax is a levy imposed on unexpectedly large or excessive profits, often considered unfairly obtained. In the financial world, this concept has recently gained traction as governments grapple with banks reporting massive profits.
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the surge in bank profits across Europe and the role of interest rate hikes in this financial phenomenon. They'll also examine how various European governments are taking action through measures like windfall taxes.
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- Why are banks, particularly in Europe, reporting such significant increases in profits recently?
- What is a "windfall tax"?
- How are governments in different European countries responding to these soaring bank profits?
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