TAIPEI (TVBS News) — NVIDIA's billionaire chief executive, Jensen Huang (黃仁勳), departed Taiwan on Friday (May 23), his private jet ascending through morning clouds after a week that electrified Taiwan's tech community. The phenomenon locals have dubbed "Jensanity" — an almost rock-star level frenzy of adulation and media scrutiny — followed his every appearance, underscoring Taiwan's increasingly pivotal role in NVIDIA's expanding artificial intelligence (AI) empire.
"Hi everyone, I'm home" (我回家了), Huang called out in fluent Mandarin to throngs of admirers who gathered at his first appearance. The Taiwan-born executive later delighted photographers by playfully instructing them in Taiwanese dialect, "Stay still, don't move" (哩欸咖假，不要動哦)." These linguistic flourishes resonated profoundly with locals who view Huang as both a global tech titan and a native son returned.
During his stay, Huang revealed sweeping plans for a cutting-edge AI factory supercomputer that would dramatically expand NVIDIA's footprint in Taiwan. Standing before local officials and technology leaders, he announced the company's new office complex in Taipei's verdant Beitou Shilin district, a move analysts describe as cementing Taiwan's position at the heart of the global AI revolution and representing NVIDIA's confidence in the island's technological ecosystem.
"We've signed the lease. However, the mayor will approve our project if the people of Taiwan would like us to do that," Huang told reporters gathered at the future site, his characteristic directness on full display. "OK, so be sure to call the mayor. Let him know you are very enthusiastic about the building, our office there." His comments, delivered with a wink and smile, reflected Huang's savvy understanding of how public sentiment can influence government decision-making in Taiwan's democracy.
The ambitious facility is projected to generate hundreds of coveted high-skilled positions in Taiwan's already robust technology sector while further solidifying the island's status as a premier global AI development center. Industry analysts speaking to local media estimate NVIDIA's investment could surpass NT$15 billion (US$500 million at current exchange rates) over the next five years, representing one of the most significant foreign technology investments in Taiwan's recent history.
Over elaborate banquets with Taiwan's technology elite, Huang methodically articulated his vision of how artificial intelligence will transform semiconductor manufacturing — an industry that forms the backbone of Taiwan's economy. His joint keynote addresses alongside executives from Foxconn and MediaTek—two of Taiwan's most influential technology companies — unveiled ambitious collaborative AI ventures that could reshape global technology supply chains, all delivered with the informal warmth that has become Huang's trademark in an industry often characterized by stiff corporate presentations.
At a crowded public event that drew hundreds of admirers, Huang demonstrated his deep connection to Taiwanese culture by proudly displaying local produce to delighted onlookers. "I have tomatoes, and mangoes, and guavas! All in the original packages. These are our Taiwan night market package," he exclaimed, holding up the colorful fruits that are staples at Taiwan's vibrant night markets — the bustling evening bazaars that represent a cornerstone of the island's culinary and social life.
Huang's personal narrative resonates deeply across Taiwan — born in the southern city of Tainan before emigrating to the United States at nine years old, his journey to becoming one of the world's most influential technology leaders embodies a powerful narrative of diaspora success. His management approach, which industry insiders describe as blending uncompromising intellectual rigor with a famously intense work ethic, has become the cornerstone of NVIDIA's corporate identity and a subject of study in Taiwan's business schools.
"Thank you guys! I wanna to thank all of our partners here in Taiwan, the ecosystem on this island is unlike anything else in the world," Huang declared during his final press conference, the emotional undertone in his voice noticeable to attendees. His tribute to Taiwan's unique technology ecosystem — a dense network of chip designers, manufacturers, and assembly specialists concentrated on an island roughly the size of Maryland — highlighted the symbiotic relationship that has helped propel both NVIDIA and Taiwan to the forefront of the AI revolution.
As Huang's private jet climbed beyond Taiwanese airspace Friday afternoon, the "Jensanity" phenomenon he inspired showed no signs of abating across the island nation. Social media platforms overflowed with images and videos from his appearances, while Taiwanese technology firms began mobilizing teams to implement the ambitious AI collaborations unveiled during COMPUTEX. For Taiwan, Huang's departure marked not an ending but the beginning of a new chapter in its evolving role as the silicon backbone of the global AI revolution.
