Semafor author: Jensen Huang's departure from Nvidia could be a turning point for AI in Africa
Nvidia CEO’s exit marks pivotal moment for African AI
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Semafor analysis says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's departure could be a turning point for expanding AI in Africa. Africa's computing power depends on US software and hardware; Nvidia invested in Cassava last year and supplied it with chips, helping it expand services in more than 30 African countries, and if a successor changes strategy, the partnership may be hard to replicate. South Africa has about 40% of Africa's roughly 160 data centers, and President Ramaphosa will visit the US next week to focus on AI infrastructure.