Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has firmly rejected claims that artificial intelligence could end humanity by 2030, calling the scenario unrealistic and urging the industry to keep advancing while prioritizing safety.
Huang Dismisses AI Extinction Fears
During an interview with CBS News, Huang pushed back on alarming AI predictions. “I believe the claims, The end of the world, [are] stirring fear across America. The people who are doing it make no sense to me. So they must be doing it for ulterior reasons – maybe it’s political, maybe it’s otherwise, maybe just attention grabbing,” he said.
AI Development Should Move Fast, But Not Recklessly
Huang rejected calls to slow AI research. “We should go as fast as we can, irrespective of anyone else. But we would never ever, and never should, ship products before they’re ready and deliver products that are unsafe,” he said.
The Nvidia chief has repeated this position at recent industry events, arguing that AI can be managed safely and questioning the need for additional regulation. Nvidia is the leading supplier of processors used to develop and run AI systems.
AI Safety Debate Gains Momentum
Huang’s comments come amid growing warnings from researchers. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon recently raised concerns that advanced AI could cause catastrophic harm within the decade. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for stronger safety measures, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has supported greater coordination around AI safeguards.
Huang’s remarks add another major voice to the debate over how fast AI should advance and what safeguards should accompany future systems. The full CBS interview is scheduled to air on Sunday.
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