Nvidia, traditionally known for its hardware dominance in AI chips, is now emerging as a major player in creating the AI models themselves. The company has launched Nemotron 3, a family of open-source large language models designed for commercial use. This move positions Nvidia directly against other major model developers like Meta and Google. Nemotron 3 models are optimized for generating synthetic data, which is crucial for training more specialized and powerful AI systems. The release includes models with 4.5 billion, 8 billion, and 70 billion parameters, offering a range of sizes for different applications. By providing these models for free with a permissive license, Nvidia aims to accelerate AI development and solidify its central role in the entire AI ecosystem, from the foundational hardware to the software models that run on it. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-becomes-major-model-maker-nemotron-3/