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Nvidia Corporation, founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for designing graphics processing units (GPUs) used in gaming, AI, data centers, and professional visualization.

Nvidia gained prominence in 1999 with the release of the GeForce 256, which is considered the first modern GPU. This marked the beginning of the GeForce series, which has remained a dominant force in the gaming industry. Nvidia’s Quadro series targets professional workstations for tasks such as design and visualization.

In 2006, Nvidia launched CUDA, a parallel computing platform that enabled GPUs to be used in non-graphics tasks like scientific computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. CUDA became key to Nvidia's role in AI and deep learning.

Nvidia's GPUs are also found in gaming consoles like the Xbox and in the company's own Shield gaming devices. Its Tegra chips are used in mobile devices and automotive systems, especially in autonomous vehicle technologies via Nvidia’s Drive platform, which aids in real-time decision-making for self-driving cars.

In 2020, Nvidia sought to acquire Arm Holdings for $40 billion to enhance its AI and data center capabilities, though the deal was called off due to regulatory concerns.

Nvidia has a strong presence in data centers, providing GPUs for AI model training and high-performance computing. The company launched the DGX SuperPOD in 2019, further advancing its role in AI development.

The RTX series, introduced in 2018, brought real-time ray tracing to gaming, enhancing visual realism. These GPUs use the Turing architecture and Tensor Cores for AI tasks, setting a new standard in the industry.

In cryptocurrency mining, Nvidia's GPUs are popular, but the company introduced Cryptocurrency Mining Processors (CMPs) to meet demand while preserving supply for gamers.

As of 2023, Nvidia remains a leader in gaming, AI, and high-performance computing, with its products used across a variety of industries, including automotive and data centers.