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Nvidia releases Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, open-source AI model

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11 August 2026

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opportunities

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AI & ML

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United States

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nvidia released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a lightweight open-source AI model capable of running on a single GPU, marking the company's first open-source AI model since CEO Jensen Huang advocated for open models to spur competition and innovation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Nvidia’s open-source AI model marks a shift towards accessible AI tools that boost chip demand by requiring GPU power. You now face a new opportunity to build services on top of open models that Nvidia will support through hardware sales.

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