# Jensen Huang

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Expanded partnership announced — Nvidia announces expanded AI partnership with Toyota, covering smart cities, factories, and traffic intelligence, while Jensen Huang visits Japan.
- **2026-07-14**: SoftBank World keynote — Masayoshi Son declares AI overinvestment concerns 'foolish' and urges Japanese companies to act on AI opportunities.
- **2026-06-16**: Nvidia and Coherent Unveil $2B Texas Factory Upgrade — Nvidia formally announces plans for a major AI infrastructure upgrade at Coherent's Sherman, Texas plant to produce laser connectivity materials for chip systems.
- **2024**: Collaboration with Ready Robotics — Nvidia and Toyota team up with Ready Robotics to improve safety and productivity on factory floors through AI software.
- **2017**: Toyota adopts Nvidia Drive PX — Toyota selects the Nvidia Drive PX platform to develop autonomous vehicles, marking the beginning of their partnership.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Toyota factories to get Nvidia Omniverse digital twins in 9-year AI push
2026-07-20 16:04:33 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Toyota is deploying Nvidia's Omniverse, Isaac, and Nemotron platforms to bring AI-driven optimization to its vehicle assembly lines. By creating digital twins of factories, the automaker aims to virtually model production methods and enhance efficiency, signaling a major shift toward smart manufacturing in the automotive supply chain.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/nvidia-toyota-factory-digital-twins-supply-chain

### Nvidia's $2B Coherent Laser Factory Aims to Supercharge AI Supply Chains
2026-06-28 16:43:58 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7

Nvidia is sinking $2 billion into onshoring laser interconnect production with Coherent, a move that could strengthen AI supply chains, reduce overseas dependencies, and redefine advanced manufacturing logistics in Texas.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/nvidia-coherent-supply-chain

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