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Hardware·Jul 16·all news from July 16, 2026

Nvidia’s Huang Courts Japanese AI Suppliers With Pork Skewers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with representatives from smaller Japanese electronics suppliers in Tokyo to strengthen relationships within the AI hardware supply chain. These interactions highlight the company's reliance on specialized firms for components like precision parts and materials as demand for advanced computing infrastructure continues to grow. By engaging directly with these niche manufacturers, Nvidia aims to secure its production capacity and maintain stability in a complex global manufacturing network.

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