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Nvidia exec: Robots need a ChatGPT moment, data gap is key hurdle

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Nvidia executive Les Karpas will discuss the challenges and opportunities in physical AI and robotics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. He plans to explain why robotics has not yet experienced a "ChatGPT moment" comparable to the impact of large language models. A key obstacle identified is the lack of comprehensive, internet-scale datasets for physical AI, unlike the data available for language models from entities like OpenAI and Anthropic. Karpas will also touch upon Nvidia's perspective and its engagement with the robotics startup ecosystem. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical need for large-scale datasets to advance physical AI and robotics, potentially guiding future development efforts.

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Nvidia exec: Robots need a ChatGPT moment, data gap is key hurdle

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · TechCrunch Events ·

    Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

    The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia's Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/robots-are-waiting-for-a-

    Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia's Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/robots-are-waiting-for-a-chatgpt-moment-nvidias-les-karpas-explains-why-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/ # Robotics # AI # Startups

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/robots-are-waiting-for-a…

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