Nvidia is preparing to launch a new open-source platform that will allow companies to build and deploy artificial intelligence agents capable of performing workplace tasks, as the chipmaker expands its push into enterprise AI software.
The project, internally referred to as NemoClaw, is being pitched to enterprise software companies and would enable organisations to dispatch AI agents that can carry out sequential tasks for employees, WIRED reported, citing people familiar with the company’s plans.
The platform is expected to work regardless of whether the underlying software runs on Nvidia hardware, according to the report, suggesting the company is seeking broader adoption beyond its own GPU ecosystem.
Enterprise partnerships under discussion
Nvidia is said to have approached several large technology companies ahead of its annual developer conference in San Jose next week.
According to WIRED, the chipmaker has discussed potential partnerships with companies including Salesforce, Cisco, Google, Adobe and CrowdStrike as it prepares to introduce the platform.
It remains unclear whether any of those discussions have resulted in formal agreements.
Because the project is expected to be open source, partners could gain early access to the platform in exchange for contributing to development. The system is also expected to include built-in security and privacy tools designed to manage AI agents within enterprise environments, according to the report.
Nvidia did not respond to requests for comment, and representatives from several companies involved in the discussions also declined to comment prior to publication, WIRED reported.
Rising interest in AI agents
The initiative comes amid growing interest in so-called AI “agents” — systems designed to carry out complex, multi-step tasks with limited human supervision.
These tools differ from traditional chatbots, which typically require more direct user interaction.
According to WIRED, a wave of open-source tools known informally as “claws” has attracted attention in Silicon Valley because they can run locally on computers and automate work processes.
Earlier this year an autonomous agent project known as OpenClaw gained traction among developers for its ability to perform tasks independently on personal machines. OpenAI later acquired the project and hired its creator, the publication reported.
Although companies including OpenAI and Anthropic have improved the reliability of AI models, many current systems still require extensive human oversight. Developers increasingly see purpose-built agents as the next stage of AI automation.
Security and governance concerns
Despite the excitement around agent-based systems, their adoption inside corporate environments remains controversial.
According to WIRED, some technology companies — including Meta — have discouraged employees from using experimental agent software on work devices because of potential security risks.
The publication reported that a Meta employee responsible for safety and alignment at the company’s AI lab recently described an incident in which an autonomous agent malfunctioned and deleted emails from her computer.
These concerns have prompted companies building agent platforms to emphasise safeguards around privacy, oversight and system permissions.
Nvidia’s planned platform appears aimed at addressing those concerns by providing enterprise-grade controls for AI agents.
Strategic shift toward open AI tools
The move also signals a broader shift in Nvidia’s software strategy.
For years the company’s AI ecosystem has been anchored by CUDA, its proprietary programming platform that tightly links developers to Nvidia GPUs.
By releasing an open-source platform for AI agents, Nvidia could widen its developer community and strengthen its role in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure market.
The company faces growing competition as major AI developers increasingly design their own custom chips.
Competition intensifies in AI infrastructure
As technology companies race to commercialise artificial intelligence, platforms that support autonomous AI agents are becoming a key battleground.
Industry analysts say the ability to deploy agents that automate business processes could significantly expand enterprise use of AI — from software development and customer support to internal operations.
If Nvidia successfully launches its open-source platform, it could strengthen the company’s position not only as a provider of AI chips but also as a central player in the software tools that power the next generation of enterprise AI systems.