NVIDIA's Big Showdown: What's Next for AI and Gaming?

NVIDIA's big event, the GPU Technology Conference, is just around the corner. This year, it's happening March 17-21 in San Jose. But don't worry if you can't make it in person—there's a liveblog and livestream for the keynote with CEO Jensen Huang on March 18. Mark your calendars for 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, when all the exciting announcements are expected to drop. The conference is all about artificial intelligence these days. NVIDIA has been focusing on AI for years, and it's a big part of what makes GTC so interesting. Last year, they unveiled the Blackwell line of GPUs, which are designed for faster and more efficient computing. This year, there's a good chance we'll see an even better version of those GPUs. NVIDIA is also likely to talk about its work in automotive, robotics, and quantum computing. These are cutting-edge fields where NVIDIA has been making waves. But things are different this year. NVIDIA's position in the tech world has shifted. The rise of DeepSeek's reasoning model earlier this year caused a drop in tech stocks, including NVIDIA's. Plus, there have been issues with their latest RTX product launches. The AI-generated NPCs in gaming, while impressive, lack a certain spark. NVIDIA needs a big win to stay ahead of the competition. The stakes are high for NVIDIA this year. They need to come up with something truly groundbreaking to keep their lead. Jensen Huang's keynote is the perfect opportunity for a big reveal. Fans and tech enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see what NVIDIA has in store. Will Huang deliver something surprising and exciting? Only time will tell.