Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) said on Sunday it is teaming up with a group of telecom and technology organizations to push 6G development using open, secure, artificial intelligence-native network designs.
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Nvidia said the effort centers on building future wireless systems around software-driven architectures and AI-RAN (artificial intelligence—radio access network) to enable networks to improve through software updates and embedded intelligence.
The company framed the shift as necessary because older network designs were not built to meet the security and trust demands of more complex, machine-heavy connectivity.
Founder and CEO Jensen Huang said, “AI is redefining computing and driving the largest infrastructure buildout in human history — and telecommunications is next,” and added, “Together with a global coalition of industry leaders, Nvidia is building AI-RAN to transform the world’s telecom networks into AI infrastructure everywhere.”
Global Telecom And Technology Partners Back 6G Vision
Nvidia listed collaborators, including Deutsche Telekom AG (OTC:DTEGF), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS), SoftBank Corp. (OTC:SFTBY), SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO).
The company said it is also involved in a mix of public and private 6G programs, including open-source contributions and joint research and development.
Partners described 6G as a platform for more than mobile service, pointing to use cases that include autonomous machines, vehicles, sensors, and robots.
Semiconductor Stocks Slide Despite Nvidia Earnings Beat
Semiconductor and big tech stocks extended their decline Monday as investors digested Nvidia’s earnings, lingering questions around artificial intelligence profitability, and broader macro pressures.
Chipmakers including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) fell despite Nvidia reporting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue of $68.13 billion, up 73% year over year, with record data center sales of $62.3 billion. Although first-quarter guidance topped Street estimates, Nvidia shares dropped 5.5% on Friday, weighing on the broader semiconductor index.
AI-linked megacaps such as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) also traded lower.
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares were down 1.24% at $175.00 during premarket trading on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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