Nvidia(US:NVDA) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-06-28 02:45Core Insights - NVIDIA has completed the acquisition of Canadian AI startup CentML, enhancing its capabilities in AI model optimization and GPU ecosystem [1][3] - CentML's core product, the Hidet tensor compiler, can increase AI model inference speed by up to 8 times and significantly reduce infrastructure costs [3][4] - The acquisition is part of NVIDIA's broader strategy to strengthen its AI ecosystem, following its previous acquisition of Lepton AI [4] Company Overview - CentML was founded in 2022 by Gennady Pekhimenko, a professor at the University of Toronto, and has received a total of $30.9 million in venture capital [3][4] - Following the acquisition, Pekhimenko has taken on the role of Senior Director in NVIDIA's AI software division, while some CentML employees have left due to organizational restructuring [3][4] Technology and Impact - The Hidet compiler dynamically adapts to different AI models and hardware combinations, optimizing GPU resource utilization and automating task allocation [3][4] - In internal tests, Hidet improved the speed of the Llama 2 model by three times while maintaining accuracy, showcasing its potential for enhancing AI performance [3][4] - The acquisition highlights the importance of "soft-hard collaboration" in the AI industry, indicating that future competition among chip manufacturers will focus on ecosystem integration capabilities [4]