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“I’d Study Physics”: Why Nvidia’s CEO Says the Next Big Thing Isn’t Coding
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July 21, 2025
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From Code to Chemistry: Nvidia’s CEO Predicts a Shift in Innovation
In a tech world obsessed with AI prompts and software bootcamps, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just flipped the script. Speaking to students in Beijing, the man behind the world’s most valuable chip company revealed that if he were 20 years old today, he wouldn’t major in computer science — he’d go all-in on the physical sciences.
That’s right: the founder of Nvidia says the future isn’t just digital, it’s physical. AI, he argues, is about to leap from screens into real-world systems like robotics, smart factories, and embedded tech. To build what’s next, we’ll need to understand how the world really works — from physics to chemistry to earth sciences.
For entrepreneurs, investors, and curious professionals, Huang’s comments aren’t just surprising. They’re a signal that innovation is shifting, and the next breakout ideas might be built with atoms as much as algorithms.
Key Takeaways
Physical sciences are back in the spotlight
Huang believes physics, chemistry, and other real-world sciences will drive the next generation of tech breakthroughs — especially as software becomes more automated by AI.AI is moving into real-world systems
The future of AI isn't just chatbots or productivity tools. It’s robots, self-driving systems, and smart environments that need to interact with the physical world.Innovation is becoming more interdisciplinary
The best problem-solvers of tomorrow will blend computer science with a deep understanding of how the real world functions — creating solutions that live outside the screen.
Why It Matters: As AI continues to reshape industries, the tools we use to build the future are expanding. Coding still matters — but it’s no longer the only skill in demand. Huang’s perspective offers a fresh lens for anyone rethinking their skill set, launching a startup, or exploring where the next big opportunity lies.
The future might be written in code, but it will be built with physics.
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