US chip giant Nvidia partners with Tata Group: What the deal means for TCS, Tata Motors and Tata Communications – Times of India
US chip giant Nvidia announced a collaboration with Tata Group to deliver computing infrastructure and platforms for developing artificial intelligence-based solutions. Nvidia and Tata Group will also work together to build an AI supercomputer powered by the next-generation Nvidia GH200 Grace Hopper super chip. This partnership will also catalyze the AI-led transformation across Tata Group companies ranging from manufacturing to consumer businesses, Nvidia said in a statement. What the deal means for TCS, Tata Motors and Tata Communications The US-based chipmaker is tying up with Tata Group companies — Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Communications. As per the deal, NVidia will reportedly work with Tata Motors to deploy AI across design, styling, engineering, simulation testing and autonomous vehicle capabilities. The company will help Tata Communications build AI infrastructure. TCS will utilize Nvidia’s AI infrastructure and capabilities to build and process generative AI applications as well as upskill its 600,000-plus workforce. Nvidia CEO and Tata Group chairman on the deal “The global generative AI race is in full steam,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia. “Data centers worldwide are shifting to GPU computing to build energy-efficient infrastructure to support the exponential demand for generative AI. We are delighted to partner with Tata as they expand their cloud infrastructure service with NVIDIA AI supercomputing to support the exponential demand of generative AI startups and processing of large language models.” Huang added. Commenting on the collaboration N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, said, “The advancements in AI have made focus on AI a central priority in governments, industries and society at large. The impact of AI and machine learning is going to be profound across industries and every aspect of our lives. Our partnership with NVIDIA will democratize access to AI infrastructure, accelerate build-out of AI solutions and enable upgradation of AI talent at scale. Tata Group’s presence across sectors coupled with NVIDIA’s deep capabilities offers numerous opportunities for collaboration to advance India’s AI ambition.” Earlier in the day, Reliance and Nvidia announced partnership to create AI language models and generative apps for millions of Reliance Jio users.