NVIDIA and Microsoft drive innovation for Windows PCs in a new era of generative AI.
NVIDIA and Microsoft have joined forces to cultivate a culture of innovation specifically designed for Windows PCs in the burgeoning era of Generative AI. In a recent press release, the companies highlighted the rapid emergence of a transformative computing era that is revolutionizing various sectors, including productivity, content creation, and gaming. This paradigm shift is being propelled by the development of advanced applications like ChatGPT, powerful image generators such as Stable Diffusion and Adobe Firefly, and groundbreaking game rendering techniques like NVIDIA DLSS 3 Frame Generation. At the Microsoft Build developer conference, NVIDIA and Microsoft showcased an array of enhancements tailored to Windows 11 PCs and workstations equipped with NVIDIA RTX GPUs, effectively meeting the demands of generative AI.
Pavan Davuluri, corporate vice president of Windows silicon and system integration at Microsoft shared information on the collaboration.
"AI will be the single largest driver of innovation for Windows customers in the coming years," Davuluri said. "By working in concert with NVIDIA on hardware and software optimizations, we’re equipping developers with a transformative, high-performance, easy-to-deploy experience."
The collaboration between NVIDIA and Microsoft aims to position AI as the driving force behind future innovation for Windows users. By working together on hardware and software optimizations, the two companies are equipping developers with a transformative and high-performance experience that is easily deployable.
The integration of AI technology into Windows applications and games has already gained significant traction, with over 400 applications benefiting from the specialized processing capabilities of Tensor Cores found in RTX GPUs. The latest advancements announced by NVIDIA and Microsoft will provide developers with the tools and frameworks necessary to create the next generation of Windows programs, harnessing the potential of generative AI. These developments encompass a range of AI development tools for Windows PCs, frameworks for optimizing and deploying AI, and enhancements in driver performance and efficiency.
Historically, Linux has been the platform of choice for AI development, often requiring developers to either dual-boot their machines or use multiple PCs to access the full breadth of the Windows ecosystem while working on AI projects. In response to this challenge, Microsoft has been diligently working on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) over the past few years, enabling native Linux functionality within the Windows operating system. NVIDIA has closely collaborated with Microsoft to provide GPU acceleration and comprehensive support for the entire NVIDIA AI software stack within WSL. This development allows developers to leverage their Windows PCs for all their local AI development needs, as GPU-accelerated deep learning frameworks are now compatible with WSL.
With the collaborative efforts of NVIDIA and Microsoft, the Windows platform is poised to become a hub of AI innovation, empowering developers to explore the limitless potential of generative AI and driving forward the next wave of technological advancement.
