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[INST]Since our original focus on PC graphics, we have expanded to several other large and important computationally intensive fields.What area did NVIDIA initially focus on before expanding to other computationally intensive fields?[/INST]NVIDIA initially focused on PC graphics. </s>

[INST]Some of the most recent applications of GPU-powered deep learning include recommendation systems, which are AI algorithms trained to understand the preferences, previous decisions, and characteristics of people and products using data gathered about their interactions, large language models, which can recognize, summarize, translate, predict and generate text and other content based on knowledge gained from massive datasets, and generative AI, which uses algorithms that create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos, based on the data they have been trained on.What are some of the recent applications of GPU-powered deep learning as mentioned by NVIDIA?[/INST]Recent applications of GPU-powered deep learning include recommendation systems, large language models, and generative AI. </s>

[INST]Our invention of the GPU in 1999 defined modern computer graphics and established NVIDIA as the leader in computer graphics.What significant invention did NVIDIA create in 1999?[/INST]NVIDIA invented the GPU in 1999. </s>

[INST]NVIDIA has a platform strategy, bringing together hardware, systems, software, algorithms, libraries, and services to create unique value for the markets we serve.How does NVIDIA's platform strategy contribute to the markets it serves?[/INST]NVIDIA's platform strategy brings together hardware, systems, software, algorithms, libraries, and services to create unique value. </s>

[INST]With our introduction of the CUDA programming model in 2006, we opened the parallel processing capabilities of our GPU for general purpose computing.What does NVIDIA's CUDA programming model enable?[/INST]NVIDIA's CUDA programming model opened the parallel processing capabilities of GPUs for general purpose computing. </s>

[INST]A rapidly growing number of enterprises and startups across a broad range of industries use our GPUs and software to bring automation to the products and services they build. The transportation industry is turning to our platforms for autonomous driving; the healthcare industry is leveraging them for enhanced medical imaging and acceleration of drug discovery; and the financial services industry is using them for fraud detection. Professional designers use our GPUs and software to create visual effects in movies and to design buildings and products ranging from cell phones to commercial aircraft.What industries use NVIDIA's GPUs and software for automation?[/INST]NVIDIA's GPUs and software are used for automation in various industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, professional design, movies, and building products design. </s>

[INST]Termination of the Arm Share Purchase Agreement In February 2022, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp., or SoftBank, announced the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement whereby NVIDIA would have acquired Arm Limited, or Arm, from SoftBank. The parties agreed to terminate because of significant regulatory challenges preventing the completion of the transaction.Why did NVIDIA and SoftBank terminate their Share Purchase Agreement for acquiring Arm Limited?[/INST]NVIDIA and SoftBank terminated their Share Purchase Agreement due to significant regulatory challenges that prevented the completion of the transaction. </s>

[INST]We recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023 reflecting the write-off of the prepayment provided at signing.What amount did NVIDIA record as an acquisition termination cost in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]NVIDIA recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]Data Center The NVIDIA computing platform is focused on accelerating the most compute-intensive workloads, such as AI, data analytics, graphics and scientific computing, across hyperscale, cloud, enterprise, public sector, and edge data centers. The platform consists of our energy efficient GPUs, data processing units, or DPUs, interconnects and systems, our CUDA programming model, and a growing body of software libraries, software development kits, or SDKs, application frameworks and services, which are either available as part of the platform or packaged and sold separately.What does the NVIDIA computing platform focus on accelerating?[/INST]The NVIDIA computing platform focuses on accelerating the most compute-intensive workloads, such as AI, data analytics, graphics and scientific computing, across various types of data centers. </s>

[INST]Data Center The NVIDIA computing platform is focused on accelerating the most compute-intensive workloads, such as AI, data analytics, graphics and scientific computing, across hyperscale, cloud, enterprise, public sector, and edge data centers. The platform consists of our energy efficient GPUs, data processing units, or DPUs, interconnects and systems, our CUDA programming model, and a growing body of software libraries, software development kits, or SDKs, application frameworks and services, which are either available as part of the platform or packaged and sold separately.What are the key components of the NVIDIA computing platform?[/INST]The NVIDIA computing platform includes energy-efficient GPUs, data processing units (DPUs), interconnects, systems, the CUDA programming model, and a suite of software libraries, SDKs, application frameworks, and services. </s>

[INST]H100 is ideal for accelerating applications such as large language models, deep recommender systems, genomics and complex digital twins.What is the H100 GPU designed to accelerate?[/INST]The H100 GPU is designed to accelerate applications such as large language models, deep recommender systems, genomics, and complex digital twins. </s>

[INST]NVIDIA will offer enterprise customers NVIDIA AI cloud services directly and through our network of partners. Examples of these services include NVIDIA DGX Cloud, which is cloud-based infrastructure and software for training AI models, and customizable pretrained AI models.What services does NVIDIA offer to enterprise customers?[/INST]NVIDIA offers enterprise customers NVIDIA AI cloud services directly and through a network of partners, which include NVIDIA DGX Cloud for training AI models and customizable pretrained AI models. </s>

[INST]The NVIDIA Bluefield DPU is supported by foundational data-center-infrastructure-on-a-chip software, or DOCA, that lets developers build software-defined, hardware-accelerated networking, security, storage and management applications for BlueField DPUs.What does the Bluefield DPU support?[/INST]The Bluefield DPU is supported by foundational data-center-infrastructure-on-a-chip software, or DOCA, which enables developers to build software-defined, hardware-accelerated networking, security, storage, and management applications. </s>

[INST]We also offer the NVIDIA GPU Cloud registry, or NGC, a comprehensive catalog of easy-to-use, optimized software stacks across a range of domains including scientific computing, deep learning, and machine learning. With NGC, AI developers, researchers and data scientists can get started with the development of AI and HPC applications and deploy them on DGX systems, NVIDIA-Certified systems from our partners, or with NVIDIA’s cloud partners.What does the NVIDIA GPU Cloud registry offer?[/INST]The NVIDIA GPU Cloud registry offers a comprehensive catalog of easy-to-use, optimized software stacks across various domains including scientific computing, deep learning, and machine learning, enabling AI developers, researchers, and data scientists to get started with the development of AI and HPC applications and deploy them on various systems. </s>

[INST]In fiscal year 2023, we introduced the GeForce RTX 40 Series of gaming GPUs, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The 40 Series features our third generation RTX technology, third generation NVIDIA DLSS, and fourth generation Tensor Cores to deliver up to 4X the performance of the previous generation.What are the technological features of the GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs?[/INST]The GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs feature third generation RTX technology, third generation NVIDIA DLSS, and fourth generation Tensor Cores, providing up to 4X the performance of the previous generation. </s>

[INST]The 40 Series features our third generation RTX technology, third generation NVIDIA DLSS, and fourth generation Tensor Cores to deliver up to 4X the performance of the previous generation.What generation technology does the 40 Series graphics cards feature?[/INST]The 40 Series graphics cards feature third generation RTX technology, third generation NVIDIA DLSS, and fourth generation Tensor Cores. </s>

[INST]Professional Visualization We serve the Professional Visualization market by working closely with independent software vendors, or ISVs, to optimize their offerings for NVIDIA GPUs. Our GPU computing platform enhances productivity and introduces new capabilities for critical workflows in many fields, such as design and manufacturing and digital content creation.What capabilities are introduced by NVIDIA's GPU computing platform for the Professional Visualization market?[/INST]NVIDIA's GPU computing platform enhances productivity and introduces new capabilities for critical workflows in fields such as design and manufacturing, and digital content creation. </s>

[INST]Many leading 3D design and content creation applications developed by our ecosystem partners now support RTX, allowing professionals to accelerate and transform their workflows with NVIDIA RTX GPUs and software.What kind of applications now support RTX technology?[/INST]Many leading 3D design and content creation applications now support RTX technology. </s>

[INST]Omniverse, virtual reality, or VR, and augmented reality, or AR, are being incorporated in a growing number of enterprise applications. Virtual car showrooms, surgical training, architectural walkthroughs, and bringing historical scenes to life all deploy these technologies, powered by our GPUs.What are some current enterprise applications of VR and AR technologies?[/INST]Current enterprise applications of VR and AR technologies include virtual car showrooms, surgical training, architectural walkthroughs, and bringing historical scenes to life. </s>

[INST]The DRIVE Software platform includes DRIVE Chauffeur for autonomous driving, mapping and parking services, Drive Concierge for intelligent in-vehicle experiences, and real time conversational AI capability based on NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar software.What features does the DRIVE Software platform include?[/INST]The DRIVE Software platform includes DRIVE Chauffeur for autonomous driving, mapping and parking services, Drive Concierge for intelligent in-vehicle experiences, and real time conversational AI capability based on NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar software. </s>

[INST]investments in research and development: we can support several multi-billion-dollar end markets with shared underlying technology by using a variety of software stacks developed either internally or by third-party developers and partners. We utilize this platform approach in each of our target markets.How does the company support multi-billion-dollar end markets with their technology?[/INST]The company supports multi-billion-dollar end markets by using a variety of software stacks developed either internally or by third-party developers and partners, utilizing a shared underlying technology across all these markets. </s>

[INST]We provide a complete, end-to-end accelerated computing platform for deep learning and machine learning, addressing both training and inferencing. This includes GPUs, interconnects, systems, our CUDA programming language, algorithms, libraries, and other software.What comprehensive solutions does the company provide for the AI market?[/INST]The company provides a complete, end-to-end accelerated computing platform for deep learning and machine learning, which includes GPUs, interconnects, systems, CUDA programming language, algorithms, libraries, and other software. </s>

[INST]Advancing the leading autonomous vehicle platform. We believe the advent of AV will soon revolutionize the transportation industry. In our view, AI is the key technology enabler of this opportunity, as the algorithms required for autonomous driving - such as perception, localization, and planning - are too complex for legacy hand-coded approaches and will use multiple trained neural networks instead. Therefore, we provide a full functionally safe AI-based hardware and software solution for the AV market under the DRIVE brand, which we are bringing to market through our partnerships with automotive original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and start-ups.How does the company advance autonomous vehicle technology?[/INST]The company provides a fully functional safety AI-based hardware and software solution under the DRIVE brand, targeting the autonomous vehicle market through partnerships with OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and startups. </s>

[INST]Our technologies are instrumental in driving gaming forward, as developers leverage our libraries and algorithms to deliver an optimized gaming experience on our GeForce platform. Our computer graphics platforms leverage not only our industry-leading GeForce and NVIDIA RTX GPUs, but also optimized software stacks. For example, GeForce Experience enhances each gamer’s experience by optimizing their PC’s settings, as well as enabling the recording and sharing of gameplay. Our Studio drivers enhance and accelerate a number of popular creative applications. Omniverse is real-time 3D design collaboration and virtual world simulation software that empowers artists, designers and creators to connect and collaborate in leading design applications.What specific features are used to enhance the consumer experience in computer graphics according to the company?[/INST]The company uses its GeForce Experience to optimize gamer settings, enable gameplay recording and sharing, and its Studio drivers to accelerate popular creative applications. Additionally, the Omniverse software facilitates real-time 3D design collaboration and virtual world simulation. </s>

[INST]Sales and Marketing Our worldwide sales and marketing strategy is key to achieving our objective of providing markets with our high-performance and efficient computing platforms and software. Our sales and marketing teams, located across our global markets, work closely with end customers and various industry ecosystems through our partner network. Our partner network incorporates each industry's respective OEMs, original device manufacturers, or ODMs, system builders, add-in board manufacturers, or AIBs, retailers/distributors, ISVs, internet and CSPs, automotive manufacturers and tier-1 automotive suppliers, mapping companies, start-ups, and other ecosystem participants.How does the company's sales and marketing strategy support its technology distribution?[/INST]The global sales and marketing teams work closely with end customers and various industry ecosystems through a partner network that includes OEMs, ODMs, system builders, add-in board manufacturers, and other ecosystem participants, contributing to rapid market entry, high customer satisfaction, and strong relationships. </s>

[INST]partner network in designing, testing, and qualifying system designs that incorporate our platforms.What is the primary role of NVIDIA's partner network in system design?[/INST]NVIDIA's partner network is primarily involved in designing, testing, and qualifying system designs that incorporate NVIDIA's platforms. </s>

[INST]To encourage the development of applications optimized for our platforms and software, we seek to establish and maintain strong relationships in the software development community. Our developer program makes our products available to developers prior to launch in order to encourage the development of AI frameworks, SDKs, and APIs for software applications and game titles that are optimized for our platforms. Our Deep Learning Institute provides in-person and online training for developers in industries and organizations around the world to build AI and accelerated computing applications that leverage our platforms.How does NVIDIA encourage the development of software applications optimized for its platforms?[/INST]NVIDIA encourages the development of software applications optimized for its platforms by establishing and maintaining strong relationships in the software development community and making its products available to developers prior to launch. NVIDIA also provides in-person and online training through its Deep Learning Institute. </s>

[INST]Our consumer products typically see stronger revenue in the second half of our fiscal year. In addition, based on the production schedules of key customers, some of our products for notebooks and game consoles typically generate stronger revenue in the second and third quarters, and weaker revenue in the fourth and first quarters.How does NVIDIA's product revenue typically vary throughout the year?[/INST]NVIDIA's product revenue typically sees stronger sales in the second half of the fiscal year, with particular strength in the second and third quarters for certain products like those for notebooks and game consoles, and weaker in the fourth and first quarters. </s>

[INST]We do not manufacture semiconductors used for our products. Instead, we utilize a fabless manufacturing strategy, whereby we employ key suppliers for all phases of the manufacturing process, including wafer fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging.What manufacturing strategy does NVIDIA employ for its products?[/INST]NVIDIA employs a fabless manufacturing strategy, relying on key suppliers for all phases of the manufacturing process including wafer fabrication, assembly, testing, and packaging. </s>

[INST]We utilize suppliers, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, to produce our semiconductor wafers.Who are NVIDIA's primary suppliers for semiconductor wafer production?[/INST]NVIDIA's primary suppliers for semiconductor wafer production are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. </s>

[INST]Competition The market for our products is intensely competitive and is characterized by rapid technological change and evolving industry standards. We believe that the principal competitive factors in this market are performance, breadth of product offerings, access to customers and partners and distribution channels, software support, conformity to industry standard APIs, manufacturing capabilities, processor pricing, and total system costs.What are the principal competitive factors in the market for the company's products?[/INST]The principal competitive factors include performance, breadth of product offerings, access to customers and partners and distribution channels, software support, conformity to industry standard APIs, manufacturing capabilities, processor pricing, and total system costs. </s>

[INST]We believe that the principal competitive factors in this market are performance, breadth of product offerings, access to customers and partners and distribution channels, software support, conformity to industry standard APIs, manufacturing capabilities, processor pricing, and total system costs. We believe that our ability to remain competitive will depend on how well we are able to anticipate the features and functions that customers and partners will demand and whether we are able to deliver consistent volumes of our products at acceptable levels of quality and at competitive prices. We expect competition to increase from both existing competitors and new market entrants with products that may be lower priced than ours or may provide better performance or additional features not provided by our products. In addition, it is possible that new competitors or alliances among competitors could emerge and acquire significant market share.How does the text describe the changes expected in the competitive environment of the company?[/INST]The text suggests that competition will increase due to existing competitors and new market entrants that may offer lower priced or better performing products with additional features. </s>

[INST]A significant source of competition comes from companies that provide or intend to provide GPUs, CPUs, DPUs, embedded SoCs, and other accelerated, AI computing processor produits, and providers of semiconductor-based high-performance interconnect products based on InfiniBand, Ethernet, Fibre Channel and proprietary technologies.What entities are identified as significant sources of competition for the company?[/INST]Significant sources of competition include companies that provide or intend to provide GPUs, CPUs, DPUs, embedded SoCs, and other accelerated, AI computing processor products, and providers of semiconductor-based high-performance interconnect products such as InfiniBand, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and proprietary technologies. </s>

[INST]Patents and Proprietary Rights We rely primarily on a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, and licensing arrangements to protect our IP in the United States and internationally.What measures does the company rely on to protect its intellectual property (IP)?[/INST]The company relies on a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements, and licensing arrangements to protect its IP. </s>

[INST]During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, the U.S. government announced new license requirements that impact certain exports to China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and Russia of some of our data center products.What recent regulatory changes have impacted the company's operations?[/INST]During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, the U.S. government announced new license requirements that impact certain exports to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, and Russia of some of the company's data center products. </s>

[INST]In February 2022, we announced the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement by which we would have acquired Arm due to significant regulatory challenges preventing the completion of the transaction. We recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023 reflecting the write-off of the prepayment provided at signing.What was the main reason for the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Arm in February 2022?[/INST]The main reason for the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Arm was significant regulatory challenges preventing the completion of the transaction. </s>

[INST]In February 2022, we announced the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement by which we would have acquired Arm due to significant regulatory challenges preventing the completion of the transaction. We recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023 reflecting the write-off of the prepayment provided at signing.What was the financial cost associated with the termination of the acquisition of Arm?[/INST]The financial cost associated with the termination of the acquisition of Arm was $1.35 billion. </s>

[INST]By the end of fiscal year 2025, our goal is to purchase or generate enough renewable energy to match 100% of our global electricity usage for our offices and data centers.What percentage of global electricity usage does NVIDIA aim to match with renewable energy by the end of fiscal year 2025?[/INST]By the end of fiscal year 2025, NVIDIA aims to match 100% of its global electricity usage with renewable energy. </s>

[INST]During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, the U.S. government announced new license requirements that impact certain exports to China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and Russia of some of our data center products.What new governmental requirements were announced by the U.S. government during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 that affected NVIDIA?[/INST]During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, the U.S. government announced new license requirements that impact certain exports to China (including Hong Kong and Macau) and Russia of some NVIDIA data center products. </s>

[INST]The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing and discussing with management our practices related to ESG.What is the role of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at NVIDIA?[/INST]The role of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at NVIDIA is to review and discuss with management the company's practices related to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). </s>

[INST]Human Capital Management We believe that our employees are our greatest assets, and they play a key role in creating long-term value for our stakeholders. As of the end of fiscal year 2023, we had 26,196 employees in 35 countries, 19,532 were engaged in research and development and 6,664 were engaged in sales, marketing, operations, and administrative positions.How many employees did the company have at the end of fiscal year 2023, and in how many countries were they located?[/INST]At the end of fiscal year 2023, the company had 26,196 employees located in 35 countries. </s>

[INST]Recruitment As the demand for global technical talent continues to be competitive, we have grown our technical workforce and have been successful in attracting top talent to NVIDIA. We have attracted strong talent globally with our differentiated hiring strategies for university, professional, executive and diverse recruits. The COVID-19 pandemic created expanded hiring opportunities in new geographies and provided increased flexibility for employees to work from locations of their choice. Our workforce is about 80% technical and about 50% hold advanced degrees.What percentage of the company's workforce holds advanced degrees?[/INST]About 50% of the company's workforce hold advanced degrees. </s>

[INST]We want NVIDIA to be a place where people can build their careers over their lifetime. Our employees tend to come and stay. In fiscal year 2023, our overall turnover rate was 5.3%.What was the overall turnover rate at the company in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The overall turnover rate at the company in fiscal year 2023 was 5.3%. </s>

[INST]Development and Retention To support employee development, we provide opportunities to learn on-the-job through training programs, one on one coaching and ongoing feedback. We have a library of live and on-demand learning experiences that include workshops, panel discussions, and speaker forums. We curate learning paths focused on our most common development needs and constantly upgrade our offerings to ensure that our employees are exposed to the most current programs and technologies available.What types of learning opportunities does the company provide to support employee development?[/INST]The company provides on-the-job training programs, one on one coaching, ongoing feedback, live and on-demand learning experiences including workshops, panel discussions, and speaker forums, as well as curated learning paths focused on common development needs. </s>

[INST]As of the end of fiscal year 2023, our global workforce was 80% male, 19% female, and 1% not declared, with 6% of our workforce in the United States composed of Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino employees.What percentage of the global workforce was female at the end of fiscal year 2023?[/INST]19% </s>

[INST]Jen-Hsun Huang holds a B.S.E.E. degree from Oregon State University and an M.S.E.E. degree from Stanford University.What degree does Jen-Hsun Huang hold from Stanford University?[/INST]M.S.E.E. degree </s>

[INST]As of the end of fiscal year 2023, our global workforce was 80% male, 19% female, and 1% not declared, with 6% of our workforce in the United States composed of Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino employees.What is the percentage of Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino employees in the workforce in the United States?[/INST]6% </s>

[INST]Colette M. Kress joined NVIDIA in 2013 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to NVIDIA, Ms. Kress most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Business Technology and Operations Finance organization at Cisco Systems, Inc., a networking eq...What position did Colette M. Kress hold before joining NVIDIA in 2013?[/INST]Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Business Technology and Operations Finance organization at Cisco Systems, Inc. </s>

[INST]Prior to NVIDIA, Ms. Shoquist served from 2004 to 2007 as Executive Vice President of Operations at JDS Uniphase Corp., a provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for the telecommunications industry.What role did Debora Shoquist hold at JDS Uniphase Corp. from 2004 to 2007?[/INST]Debora Shoquist served as the Executive Vice President of Operations at JDS Uniphase Corp. from 2004 to 2007. </s>

[INST]Mr. Teter holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School.What degrees does Timothy S. Teter hold and from which institutions?[/INST]Timothy S. Teter holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School. </s>

[INST]Available Information Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, are available free of charge on or through our website, http://www.nvidia.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.Where can NVIDIA's financial reports be accessed?[/INST]NVIDIA's financial reports can be accessed for free on their website or through links provided on the website as soon as they are electronically filed or furnished to the SEC. </s>

[INST]Timothy S. Teter joined NVIDIA in 2017 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and became Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in February 2018.What position did Timothy S. Teter acquire at NVIDIA in 2018?[/INST]In February 2018, Timothy S. Teter became the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at NVIDIA. </s>

[INST]Our two operating segments are "Compute & Networking" and "Graphics." Refer to Note 17 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.What are the two operating segments of NVIDIA as mentioned in the text?[/INST]The two operating segments of NVIDIA are "Compute & Networking" and "Graphics." </s>

[INST]Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA was incorporated in California in April 1993 and reincorporated in Delaware in April 1998.What year was NVIDIA reincorporated in Delaware?[/INST]NVIDIA was reincorporated in Delaware in April 1998. </s>

[INST]Fueled by the sustained demand for exceptional 3D graphics and the scale of the gaming market, NVIDIA has leveraged its GPU architecture to create platforms for scientific computing, AI, data science, AV, robotics, metaverse and 3D internet applications.How did NVIDIA pivot its GPU architecture usage beyond PC graphics?[/INST]NVIDIA leveraged its GPU architecture to create platforms for scientific computing, AI, data science, AV, robotics, metaverse, and 3D internet applications. </s>

[INST]Inventory provisions for excess inventory and purchase obligations totaled $2.17 billion in fiscal year 2023.What amount did NVIDIA total in inventory provisions and purchase obligations in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]Inventory provisions for excess inventory and purchase obligations totaled $2.17 billion in fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]Termination of the Arm Share Purchase Agreement In February 2022, NVIDIA and SoftBank announced the termination of the Share Purchase Agreement whereby NVIDIA would have acquired Arm from SoftBank due to significant regulatory challenges preventing the completion of the transaction.What was the main reason for the termination of NVIDIA's Share Purchase Agreement with SoftBank?[/INST]The main reason for the termination of NVIDIA's Share Purchase Agreement with SoftBank was significant regulatory challenges that prevented the completion of the transaction. </s>

[INST]We recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023 reflecting the write-off of the prepayment provided at signing.How much did NVIDIA record as an acquisition termination cost in fiscal year 2023 related to the Arm Share Purchase Agreement?[/INST]NVIDIA recorded an acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion in fiscal year 2023 related to the Arm Share Purchase Agreement. </s>

[INST]During fiscal year 2023, end customer sales for our products in China have been negatively impacted by lockdowns and this impact may continue if lockdowns return.What was the impact of COVID-19 on customer sales in China during fiscal year 2023, and what could happen if lockdowns return?[/INST]During fiscal year 2023, end customer sales for NVIDIA's products in China were negatively impacted by lockdowns. This impact may continue if lockdowns return. </s>

[INST]Data Center revenue was up 41% from a year ago led by strong growth from hyperscale customers and also reflects purchases made by several CSP partners to support multi-year cloud service agreements for our new NVIDIA AI cloud service offerings and our research and development activities.What was the percentage increase in Data Center revenue for fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year?[/INST]Data Center revenue increased by 41% in fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year. </s>

[INST]During fiscal year 2023, we returned $10.44 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and cash dividends.How much did the company return to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and cash dividends during fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The company returned $10.44 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and cash dividends during fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]Data Center revenue for fiscal year 2023 was $15.01 billion, up 41% from fiscal year 2022.What was the percentage increase in Data Center revenue for fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year?[/INST]Data Center revenue for fiscal year 2023 increased by 41% compared to the previous year. </s>

[INST]Gaming revenue for fiscal year 2023 was $9.07 billion, down 27% from fiscal year 2022.By what percentage did Gaming revenue change in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022?[/INST]Gaming revenue for fiscal year 2023 decreased by 27% compared to fiscal year 2022. </s>

[INST]Automotive revenue for fiscal year 2023 grew 60% compared to fiscal year 2022 to $903 million.How much growth did the Automotive sector experience in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022?[/INST]The Automotive sector experienced a 60% growth in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022. </s>

[INST]The overall net effect on our gross margin from inventory provisions and sales of items previously written down was an unfavorable impact of 7.5% in fiscal year 2023 and 0.9% in fiscal year 2022.What was the percentage impact on gross margin from inventory provisions and sales of previously written down items in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The impact on gross margin from inventory provisions and sales of previously written down items was an unfavorable 7.5% in fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]Our customer programs involve rebates, which are designed to serve as sales incentives to resellers of our products in various target markets, and marketing development funds, or MDFs, which represent monies paid to our partners that are earmarked for market segment development and are designed to support our partners’ activities while also promoting NVIDIA products. We account for customer programs as a reduction to revenue and accrue for potential rebates and MDFs based on the amount we expect to be claimed by customers.How does the company account for customer programs involving rebates and marketing development funds?[/INST]The company accounts for customer programs, such as rebates and marketing development funds (MDFs), as a reduction to revenue and accrues for potential rebates and MDFs based on the amount expected to be claimed by customers. </s>

[INST]We determine revenue recognition through the following steps: (1) identification of the contract with a customer; (2) identification of the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determination of the transaction price; (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract (where revenue is allocated on a relative standalone selling price basis by maximizing the use of observable inputs to determine the standalone selling price for each performance obligation); and (5) recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.What steps are followed by the company to recognize revenue from its sales?[/INST]The company follows five steps to recognize revenue from its sales: identification of the contract with a customer, identification of the performance obligations in the contract, determination of the transaction price, allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and recognition of revenue when or as it satisfies a performance obligation. </s>

[INST]As a fabless semiconductor company, we must make commitments to purchase inventory based on forecasts of future customer demand. In doing so, we must account for our third-party manufacturers' lead times and constraints. We also adjust to other market factors, such as product offerings and pricing actions by our competitors, new product transitions, and macroeconomic conditions - all of which may impact demand for our products.What are the factors that the company must consider when making inventory commitments as a fabless semiconductor company?[/INST]As a fabless semiconductor company, it must consider forecasts of future customer demand, third-party manufacturers' lead times and constraints, and other market factors such as competitors' product offerings and pricing actions, new product transitions, and macroeconomic conditions. </s>

[INST]As of the end of fiscal years 2023 and 2022, we had a valuation allowance of $1.48 billion and $907 million, respectively, related to capital loss carryforwards, state, and certain other deferred tax assets that management determined not likely to be realized due, in part, to jurisdictional projections of future taxable income, including capital gains.How much did the valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets change from fiscal year 2022 to 2023?[/INST]The valuation allowance increased by $573 million from fiscal year 2022 to 2023. </s>

[INST]Based on the carrying amounts of a majority of our server, storage, network, and assembly and test equipment, net in use as of the end of fiscal year 2023, it is estimated this change will increase our fiscal year 2024 operating income by $133 million as a result of the reduction in depreciation expense.What impact will the change in accounting estimate regarding depreciation have on the fiscal year 2024 operating income?[/INST]The change in the accounting estimate is estimated to increase the fiscal year 2024 operating income by $133 million. </s>

[INST]To the extent realization of the deferred tax assets becomes more-likely-than-not, we would recognize such deferred tax assets as income tax benefits during the period.What will be recognized as income tax benefits if the realization of deferred tax assets becomes more-likely-than-not?[/INST]Deferred tax assets will be recognized as income tax benefits if their realization becomes more-likely-than-not. </s>

[INST]Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.What was the company's policy regarding interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits?[/INST]The company's policy was to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. </s>

[INST]Revenue by Reportable Segments | Year Ended + | January 29,2023 | | January 30,2022 | | $Change | | %Change | ($ in millions) + Compute & Networking | $ | 15,068 | | | $ | 11,046 | | $ | 4,022 | | 36 | % --What was the percentage change in Compute & Networking revenue from fiscal year 2022 to 2023?[/INST]The revenue for Compute & Networking increased by 36% from fiscal year 2022 to 2023. </s>

[INST]Graphics - The year-on-year decrease primarily reflects lower sell-in to partners to help reduce channel inventory levels as global macro-economic conditions and COVID-19 related disruptions in China weighed on gaming demand.What caused the decrease in Graphics revenue in fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022?[/INST]The decrease in Graphics revenue in fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to lower sell-in to partners to help reduce channel inventory levels, influenced by global macro-economic conditions and COVID-19 related disruptions in China affecting gaming demand. </s>

[INST]Compute & Networking - The gross margin of our Compute & Networking segment decreased during fiscal year 2023 when compared to fiscal year 2022, primarily due to inventory provisions.How much did the Compute & Networking segment's gross margin decrease in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The gross margin of the Compute & Networking segment decreased during fiscal year 2023, primarily because of inventory provisions. </s>

[INST]% of revenue | 27.2 | % | | 19.6 | % | | | --What was the fiscal year 2023 percentage for research and development expenses as a percent of revenue?[/INST]The research and development expenses represented 27.2% of revenue in fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]The increase in research and development expense for fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by increased compensation, employee growth, engineering development costs, and data center infrastructure.What was the primary cause for the increase in research and development expense in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The increase was primarily due to increased compensation, employee growth, engineering development costs, and data center infrastructure. </s>

[INST]The increase in sales, general and administrative expense for fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by increased compensation and employee growth.What was the major factor contributing to the increase in sales, general, and administrative expense in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The increase was mainly driven by increased compensation and employee growth. </s>

[INST]Interest income | $ | 267 | | | $ | 29 | | $ | 238 | | 821 | %How did the interest income change in fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year?[/INST]The interest income increased by 821% in fiscal year 2023 compared to the previous year. </s>

[INST]The decrease in our effective tax rate in fiscal year 2023 as compared to fiscal year 2022 was primarily due to increased tax benefits of the FDII deduction, stock-based compensation, and the U.S. federal research tax credit, relative to lower profitability. This is partially offset by the impact of an increase in the proportion of earnings subject to U.S. tax in fiscal year 2023 and the one-time benefits of the domestication of a foreign subsidiary in fiscal year 2022, or the Domestication.What factors influenced the decrease in the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The decrease was primarily due to increased tax benefits of the FDII deduction, stock-based compensation, and the U.S. federal research tax credit, relative to lower profitability. It was partially offset by an increase in the proportion of earnings subject to U.S. tax and the one-time benefits of the Domestication. </s>

[INST]As of January 29, 2023, we had $13.30 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, a decrease of $7.91 billion from the end of fiscal year 2022.How much did cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities total at the end of fiscal year 2023?[/INST]$13.30 billion </s>

[INST]Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 5,641 | | $ | 9,108What was the total amount of net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal year 2023?[/INST]$5,641 million </s>

[INST]Cash provided by operating activities decreased in fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022, primarily due to a decrease in net income adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as the Arm acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion, and higher tax payments, partially offset by changes in working capital.What major factors contributed to the decrease in cash provided by operating activities in fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in net income adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as the Arm acquisition termination cost of $1.35 billion, and higher tax payments, partially offset by changes in working capital. </s>

[INST]During fiscal year 2024, we expect to use our existing cash and cash equivalents, our marketable securities, and the cash generated by our operations to fund our capital investments of approximately $1.10 billion to $1.30 billion related to property and equipment.What is the anticipated total capital investment range for fiscal year 2024 related to property and equipment?[/INST]Approximately $1.10 billion to $1.30 billion </s>

[INST]As of January 29, 2023, we were authorized, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase additional shares of our common stock up to $7.23 billion through December 2023.What is the total amount authorized for the repurchase of common stock up to December 2023?[/INST]The total amount authorized for the repurchase of common stock up to December 2023 is $7.23 billion. </s>

[INST]Net carrying amount | 10,953 | Less short-term portion | (1,250) | Total long-term portion | $ | 9,703How much long-term debt remains after accounting for the short-term portion as of January 29, 2023?[/INST]After accounting for the short-term portion, the total long-term debt remaining as of January 29, 2023 is $9,703 million. </s>

[INST]We have a $575 million commercial paper program to support general corporate purposes. As of the end of fiscal year 2023, we had not issued any commercial paper.What is the commercial paper program limit, and was it utilized by the end of fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The commercial paper program limit is $575 million, and it was not utilized by the end of fiscal year 2023. </s>

[INST]We have unrecognized tax benefits of $1.02 billion, which includes related interest and penalties of $95 million, recorded in non-current income tax payable at the end of fiscal year 2023.What amount is recorded as unrecognized tax benefits at the end of fiscal year 2023?[/INST]Unrecognized tax benefits recorded at the end of fiscal year 2023 are $1.02 billion. </s>

[INST]ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding our executive compensation required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Report,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.Where can information regarding executive compensation for the company be found?[/INST]Information regarding executive compensation can be found in the company's 2023 Proxy Statement under various captions including 'Executive Compensation', 'Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation', 'Director Compensation', and 'Compensation Committee Report'. </s>

[INST]ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding our executive compensation required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Report,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.What document incorporates the information on executive compensation by reference?[/INST]The 2023 Proxy Statement incorporates the information on executive compensation by reference. </s>

[INST]ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding our executive compensation required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Report,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.Under what captions is the executive compensation information detailed in the 2023 Proxy Statement?[/INST]In the 2023 Proxy Statement, the executive compensation information is detailed under the captions 'Executive Compensation', 'Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation', 'Director Compensation', and 'Compensation Committee Report'. </s>

[INST]ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding our executive compensation required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation”, “Director Compensation” and “Compensation Committee Report,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.Which year's Proxy Statement includes information regarding executive compensation?[/INST]The 2023 Proxy Statement includes information regarding executive compensation. </s>

[INST]Ownership of NVIDIA Securities Information regarding ownership of NVIDIA securities required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.Where can information regarding the ownership of NVIDIA securities be found?[/INST]Information regarding the ownership of NVIDIA securities can be found in the 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management". </s>

[INST]Equity Compensation Plan Information Information regarding our equity compensation plans required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption "Equity Compensation Plan Information," and is hereby incorporated by reference.What document contains details about NVIDIA's equity compensation plans?[/INST]Details about NVIDIA's equity compensation plans are contained in the 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption "Equity Compensation Plan Information." </s>

[INST]Equity Compensation Plan Information Information regarding our equity compensation plans required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption "Equity Compensation Plan Information," and is hereby incorporated by reference.How is the information about NVIDIA's equity compensation plans provided in the proxy statement?[/INST]The information about NVIDIA's equity compensation plans is incorporated by reference in the proxy statement. </s>

[INST]Ownership of NVIDIA Securities Information regarding ownership of NVIDIA securities required by this item will be contained in our 2023 Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” and is hereby incorporated by reference.Under what caption is the ownership of NVIDIA securities detailed in the 2023 Proxy Statement?[/INST]The ownership of NVIDIA securities is detailed under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 2023 Proxy Statement. </s>

[INST]Compute & Networking | $ | 15,068 | | | $ | 11,046 | | $ | 4,022 | | 36 | % --What was the percentage change in revenue for the Compute & Networking segment from fiscal year 2022 to 2023?[/INST]The revenue for the Compute & Networking segment increased by 36% from fiscal year 2022 to 2023. </s>

[INST]The increase in research and development expense for fiscal year 2023 was primarily driven by increased compensation, employee growth, engineering development costs, and data center infrastructure.What were the primary drivers of the notable increase in research and development expenses for fiscal year 2023?[/INST]The major factors contributing to the increase in research and development expenses for fiscal year 2023 were heightened compensation, employee growth, and advancements in engineering development costs and data center infrastructure. </s>

[INST]During fiscal year 2024, we expect to use our existing cash and cash equivalents, our marketable securities, and the cash generated by our operations to fund our capital investments of approximately $1.10 billion to $1.30 billion related to property and equipment.How much did the company plan to spend on capital investments related to property and equipment in fiscal year 2024?[/INST]The company planned to spend approximately $1.10 billion to $1.30 billion on capital investments related to property and equipment in fiscal year 2024. </s>

[INST]As of January 29, 2023, we were authorized, subject to certain specifications, to repurchase additional shares of our common stock up to $7.23 billion through December 2023.How much is authorized for the repurchase of additional shares of common stock as of January 29, 2023?[/INST]As of January 29, 2023, $7.23 billion was authorized for the repurchase of additional common stock shares. </s>