Nvidia names next-gen superchip after computer science legend Grace Hopper

The late rear admiral joined the navy during the second world war and pioneered the idea of automatic programmingIn the arid tech sphere of semiconductor manufacturing, one hardback book-sized processor stands out: Nvidia’s H-100. On Friday, the Santa Clara, California, company surpassed $2tn in valuation. Where it goes next will be down to a chip named after “Amazing Grace” Hopper, a US Navy rear admiral who became instrumental in the development of design and implementation o