SIGGRAPH 2024 featured a rare joint public appearance of NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the 51st annual conference on Monday, July 29th. This fireside chat was one of several prominent Keynote Presentations at the conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this week.  Before the Fireside Chat with Zuckerberg, Huang also headlined a Fireside Chat with WIRED Senior Writer Lauren Goode to discuss AI and graphics for the new computing revolution.

What’s Next in AI: NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang Talks With WIRED’s Lauren Goode

In a talk at SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang chats with WIRED Senior Writer Lauren Goode to explore accelerated computing, generative AI, and the breakthrough research that’s fueling the next wave of innovation, virtual worlds, and robotics.

AI and The Next Computing Platforms With Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg discuss how fundamental research is enabling AI breakthroughs and how generative AI and open-source software will empower developers and creators. They also discuss the role of generative AI in building virtual worlds and the potential of virtual worlds for building the next wave of AI and robots.

https://oodaloop.com/archive/2024/07/29/this-week-the-future-of-ai-and-accelerated-compute-is-in-the-mountain-west-of-the-usa/

Additional OODA Loop Resources

https://oodaloop.com/archive/2024/04/03/spatial-ai-is-the-future-of-human-computer-interaction-and-the-metaverse/

Rise of the Metaverse: The Metaverse, an immersive digital universe, is expected to reshape internet interactions, education, social networking, and entertainment. See Future of the Metaverse.

Technology Convergence and Market Disruption: Rapid technological advancements are changing market dynamics and user expectations. See Disruptive and Exponential Technologies.

The New Tech Trinity: Artificial Intelligence, BioTech, Quantum Tech: Will make monumental shifts in the world. This new Tech Trinity will redefine our economy, both threaten and fortify our national security, and revolutionize our intelligence community. None of us are ready for this. This convergence requires a deepened commitment to foresight and preparation and planning on a level that is not occurring anywhere. The New Tech Trinity.

The Revolution in Biology: This post provides an overview of key thrusts of the transformation underway in biology and offers seven topics business leaders should consider when updating business strategy to optimize opportunity because of these changes. For more, see:  The Executive’s Guide To The Revolution in Biology

AI Discipline Interdependence: There are concerns about uncontrolled AI growth, with many experts calling for robust AI governance. Both positive and negative impacts of AI need assessment. See: Using AI for Competitive Advantage in Business.

Benefits of Automation and New Technology: Automation, AI, robotics, and Robotic Process Automation are improving business efficiency. New sensors, especially quantum ones, are revolutionizing healthcare and national security sectors. Advanced WiFi, cellular, and space-based communication technologies enhance distributed work capabilities. See: Advanced Automation and New Technologies

Materials Science Revolution: Room-temperature ambient pressure superconductors represent a significant innovation. Sustainability gets a boost with reprocessable materials. Energy storage sees innovations in solid-state batteries and advanced supercapacitors. Smart textiles pave the way for health-monitoring and self-healing fabrics. 3D printing materials promise disruptions in various sectors. Perovskites offer versatile applications, from solar power to quantum computing. See: Materials Science