Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Rejects AI Extinction Warnings

Summary

Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang told CBS News that predictions that artificial intelligence could cause humanity's extinction within a few years are exaggerated “doomsday narratives.” Responding to comments by former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon and broader calls to slow frontier AI development, Huang said a catastrophe by 2030 has “0% chance” and that such warnings are not grounded in science. He argued that scaring the public is irresponsible, while acknowledging that Nvidia's business depends on the safe deployment of AI products and services. Huang also rejected calls for new U.S. AI regulations, saying existing product-liability and unauthorized-entry laws should be applied to cybersecurity and other harms. His position aligns with President Trump's opposition to additional guardrails and a slowdown in AI development, but contrasts with safety concerns raised by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and others. The interview also covered the U.S.-China technology contest: Huang said American technology should benefit the United States first but criticized restrictions that prevent Nvidia from serving customers in China, where the company can sell H200 chips only to approved customers while its most advanced AI chips remain barred. He said he hopes to discuss global AI standards with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while excluding cooperation in national security and defense. Huang defended U.S. data-center construction, acknowledged that the industry should have engaged local communities earlier, and said newer facilities use less energy and water while supporting jobs and economic activity. He also said he would accept a proposed one-time 5% California tax on billionaires, describing the ability to pay billions in additional taxes as a privilege and responsibility.