Nvidia cashes in on sovereign AI, setting sights on Japan for latest tie-up

Artificial intelligenceVisiting CEO Jensen Huang seen meeting head of state-backed AI developer NoetraNvidia has partnered with developers aiming to create sovereign AI systems in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei)KOHEI YAMADAJuly 16, 2026 00:45 JSTPALO ALTO, California -- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Japan is expected to include an event to promote semiconductor supplies and other support for a government-backed artificial intelligence developer formed by SoftBank and other players.