Person

Jensen Huang (coined 'sovereign AI')

NVIDIA CEO and co-founder who shaped GPU computing and AI infrastructure; recently promoted 'sovereign AI' as a framework for national AI independence.

Jensen Huang (coined 'sovereign AI')
Nationality
United States
Life
1963 – present
Roles
  • entrepreneur
  • engineer
  • influencer

Jensen Huang co-founded NVIDIA in 1993 and built it into the dominant GPU manufacturer powering modern AI. An electrical engineer educated at Oregon State, he has become one of tech's most influential voices on AI infrastructure and recently articulated the 'sovereign AI' concept as nations seek computational independence.

Last updated 31 August 2026