Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) rivals and significant clients are supporting an initiative led by OpenAI to develop software that facilitates the switch from Nvidia’s chips for artificial intelligence development. 

Industry experts highlight that Nvidia’s real strength lies in its Cuda software platform, which optimizes chips for accelerated AI applications, not just its powerful processors.

Since introducing its Cuda software in 2006, Nvidia has significantly invested in developing a wide array of software tools, enhancing the ease and speed of running AI applications on its GPUs. This has led to a software-first strategy in its business model.

The dependence on Nvidia’s Cuda software complicates transitioning to other processors, like AMD’s MI300 or Intel’s Gaudi 3.

Meanwhile, Nvidia analysts expect the chip designer to beat and raise in the April quarter, expecting Blackwell to be completely sold out, at least for a year.

NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares traded lower by 0.99% at $939.45 at last check on Tuesday.

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