At the 51st SIGGRAPH graphics conference, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's fireside chat not only focused on the future of artificial intelligence and simulation, but also became a highlight of the event with a unique "jacket exchange ceremony."
During the hour-long dialogue, the two tech giants reached a consensus on the development direction of artificial intelligence. Huang highly praised Meta's strategy of open-source large models and emphasized the importance of open-source for AI development. He metaphorically stated, "Just like the leather jacket I'm wearing, I don't want to make it myself, but hope someone else makes it for me. So these leather materials need to be open-source, and everyone can use them."
As the conversation neared its end, a surprising photo appeared on the large screen: Huang and Zuckerberg exchanging jackets. Huang explained, "This was taken last year when we exchanged jackets after having dinner together, causing a sensation online."
Continuing this tradition, Zuckerberg prepared a custom black fur-collared leather coat for Huang at the event. In return, Huang gifted his iconic leather jacket to Zuckerberg. This scene not only showcased the friendship between the two tech leaders but also added a touch of light-hearted humor to the serious technical discussion.
Zuckerberg jokingly said, "Your jacket is obviously more valuable because it's been worn." This remark elicited laughter from the audience and hinted at the close relationship between the two.
This entertaining exchange not only showcased the personal charm of the tech industry leaders but also reflected their shared vision in driving the industry forward. Despite competition between NVIDIA and Meta in some areas, the friendly interaction between the two CEOs indicates that cooperation and openness remain the main theme in the pursuit of advancing AI technology.