Por Andrés Martín Gutiérrez 
In a bold prediction that has captured the attention of both Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Nvidia’s CEO has declared that artificial intelligence will create more millionaires in the next five years than the internet did in its first two decades. The statement underscores not just the scale of the current AI revolution, but the sheer speed at which it’s transforming industries and economies around the world.
According to Nvidia’s leadership, AI represents the single largest wealth-generation opportunity of our time. Just as the internet created entire new industries — from e-commerce to social media — artificial intelligence is now driving a wave of innovation that could eclipse it.
But this time, the pace is exponentially faster. Unlike the early 2000s, when it took years for startups to build online empires, AI tools can now scale globally within months. Small teams, even individuals, can leverage AI platforms to launch products, automate businesses, and reach customers without traditional infrastructure.
“AI is not just another technology wave,” said Nvidia’s CEO during a recent keynote. “It’s a platform shift — one that will redefine every company, every job, and every economy.”
One of the most striking aspects of AI’s rise is accessibility. Tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI-based systems have made it possible for anyone with creativity and internet access to build, design, or automate services that once required entire teams.
From content creators using AI to boost productivity to entrepreneurs building software startups powered by AI models, the barriers to entry have never been lower. The result? A massive democratization of innovation — and wealth.
Nvidia, which produces the world’s most powerful GPUs used to train AI models, sits at the center of this boom. Demand for its chips has skyrocketed, making Nvidia one of the most valuable companies on the planet, with a market cap surpassing $2 trillion.
Experts agree that AI’s potential reach dwarfs that of the early internet. While the internet connected people, AI is now enabling machines to think, reason, and create alongside humans. This leap means nearly every sector — from healthcare and education to finance and entertainment — is being reimagined.
The internet created companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. AI is now giving rise to a new generation of giants — OpenAI, Anthropic, and others — along with thousands of AI-driven startups disrupting traditional business models.
However, this explosive opportunity comes with challenges. As AI reshapes the workforce, questions about job displacement, data privacy, and ethical AI usage remain critical. Nvidia’s CEO has acknowledged these risks but insists that innovation and adaptation will open far more doors than it closes.
“The next five years will reward those who learn to work with AI, not against it,” he emphasized. “This is the new industrial revolution — and it’s happening faster than anyone expects.”
AI isn’t just a technological trend — it’s an economic revolution. From individual entrepreneurs to multinational corporations, those who harness its power early stand to gain the most.
If history is any guide, the internet made millionaires. AI, it seems, is about to make them faster — and in far greater numbers.