Nvidia and SoftBank launch the world’s first AI and 5G network

Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have announced the successful trial of the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G telecom network. 

This groundbreaking technology was released on November 13, 2024, and promises to revolutionize industries that rely on both AI and 5G connectivity.

What Is the AI and 5G Network?

The new network is a combination of two powerful technologies: artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G. AI can process information and make decisions, while 5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks, offering incredibly fast internet speeds. Together, they can handle complex tasks much faster and more efficiently than before.

This network is called an Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network (AI-RAN). The key benefit of AI-RAN is that it can run AI and 5G tasks at the same time. This means that data can be processed quickly and used in real-time for applications that need both AI and 5G technology, making it more powerful than any previous network.

How Will This Technology Be Used?

The new AI-5G network has huge potential for a variety of industries. Two of the most exciting applications are autonomous vehicles and robotics control.

1. Autonomous Vehicles: Self-driving cars rely on a lot of data to make decisions quickly. This new AI and 5G network will help these cars communicate faster and process information more efficiently, leading to safer and more reliable driving.
2. Robotics Control: Robots in factories and warehouses need to work with precision. The AI-5G network can help control these robots remotely and in real time, improving the speed and accuracy of their work.

A Step Forward for AI Supercomputers

Alongside this AI and 5G network trial, Nvidia has also made an exciting announcement. Nvidia’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, shared that SoftBank is the first company to receive Nvidia’s new Blackwell chip designs. 

These chips are an important part of building a supercomputer that can handle the demanding tasks of creating generative AI models.

Generative AI models are systems that can create new content, like writing articles or generating images. 

These models require a lot of processing power, and the new chips will allow SoftBank to create its own supercomputer capable of this. This is a huge step for the AI field and shows the growing collaboration between AI and telecom companies like Nvidia and SoftBank.

The Future of AI and 5G

The success of this trial is a big step forward for both AI and 5G technology. As more industries start to use AI and 5G together, we can expect even more groundbreaking innovations in autonomous driving, robotics, healthcare, and many other fields. The new AI and 5G network will open doors to faster, smarter, and more connected technologies.