"A wild ride. When you build something and people do stuff with it that you had never thought of, that's the true reward of engineering. We started out building a tool good at parallel programming... and turns out everybody needs parallel programming."
"It's amazing. And now it's used widely around the world every day on ChatGPT by people that have accounts and they've touched it. The best engineering is invisible, right?"
Nvidia's CUDA toolkit, celebrating 20 years, has been pivotal in the AI revolution and high-performance computing. It includes programming tools and libraries that maximize GPU capabilities. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes its role in OpenAI's success. CUDA architect Stephen Jones reflects on its evolution and widespread use, noting its impact on parallel programming. The toolkit has enabled innovations across various fields, including quantum computing and autonomous vehicles, showcasing the importance of engineering in facilitating unforeseen advancements.
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