Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Nvidia Releases New Open-Source AI Models
Nvidia, a company known for making computer chips, has released new AI models called Nemotron 3.
These models are open-source, meaning anyone can use and modify them.
The first model, called Nemotron 3 Nano, is smaller and more efficient than previous ones.
It can do things like writing and coding.
Nvidia plans to release two larger models in the first half of 2026.
They are doing this because other companies, especially in China, are also making open-source AI models.
Some US government entities have banned Chinese models due to security concerns.
Nvidia wants to provide a reliable and secure AI model that people can trust and customize.
Nvidia released the Nemotron 3 family of open-source AI models, starting with the Nemotron 3 Nano.
The new models are designed to be faster, cheaper, and more efficient than previous versions.
Two larger models in the Nemotron 3 family will be released in the first half of 2026.
Nvidia's move comes as Chinese tech firms like DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and Alibaba are gaining traction with their open-source AI offerings.
Many US states and government entities have banned the use of Chinese AI models over security concerns.
- Who
- Nvidia
- What
- Released new open-source AI models
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To compete with Chinese AI offerings and provide efficient, customizable models
Open-Source AI Advocates
Security-Conscious Entities
AI Model Accessibility
Open-Source AI Advocates
Open-source AI models like Nvidia's Nemotron 3 should be widely accessible for customization and innovation.
Security-Conscious Entities
Chinese AI models pose security risks and should be banned by U.S. states and government entities.
- Company
- Nvidia
- Model Family
- Nemotron 3
- Initial Model
- Nemotron 3 Nano
- Release Date
- Monday
- Larger Models
- First half of 2026
- Competitors
- DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba
- US Government Stance
- Banned Chinese models
- Nvidia's Goal
- Provide a dependable, customizable, and secure AI model
