MediaTek targets global AI leadership as Nvidia invests US$3.5 billion

MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of Taiwan Weeks 2026 on November 3, emphasizing that the company is expanding beyond smartphone and connectivity chips into computing, automotive, and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He also noted that Nvidia and Alphabet's recent investment in MediaTek convertible bonds represents more than just capital injections, but also confidence in MediaTek from leading global AI players.