Artificial Intelligence (AI) tokens, including Bittensor (TAO)
and Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), climbed this week, with
ai16z (AI16Z) still extending gains at the time of writing on Friday.
The uptick in prices of AI tokens reflects a broader bullish sentiment
across the cryptocurrency market.
At the same time, it highlights the sector’s resilience following
NVIDIA, the world’s largest AI computing company, excluding
crypto-related companies from its startup-focused Inception program.
NVIDIA Inception program excludes crypto-related companies
The
INVIDIA Inception program is designed to help startups accelerate
technical innovation and achieve business growth at all stages.
According to the website, Inception is free and accessible to NVIDIA’s
global community members. Successful candidates benefit from the company
and its partners across various disciplines, including training for AI
developers, technical tools and specialized pricing on NVIDIA hardware
and software. Startups also benefit from opportunities to connect with
the AI computing giant’s network of venture capital firms.
However, according to the minimum requirements list, NVIDIA will
not accept applications from “companies associated with cryptocurrency.”
Other startups that do not qualify for membership include consulting
and outsourced development firms, cloud service providers, distributors
and resellers, as well as public companies.