Artificial intelligence takes center stage at CES 2017

Amazon, Google AI tech drives wave of new smart gadgets

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LG Electronics' 4K OLED TVs captivate attendees at the CES 2017 electronics show on Jan. 5.

YUICHIRO KANEMATSU, Nikkei staff writer

LAS VEGAS, U.S. Artificial intelligence stole the limelight at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, while tie-ups in the self-driving technology arena also made a splash at the annual trade show.

Companies from China and South Korea were among those showing off high-performance yet reasonably priced AI-powered gadgets, while Nvidia, a major U.S. semiconductor company, announced it will collaborate with mapping services companies such Zenrin of Japan, Baidu of China, and German automakers like Daimler and Audi to develop self-driving vehicles. Nvidia's tie-ups underscore the industry-spanning scope of this push.

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