Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could lead to humanity's extinction within the next decade as mere doomsday narratives. Huang asserted in an interview with CBS News that there is a 0% chance that the world will end by 2030. He emphasized that scaring people is unnecessary and irresponsible.

Recent warnings from researchers about potential risks posed by AI technology have heightened the debate around AI safety, with some industry executives advocating for a slowdown in model development. Huang's comments come after former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon claimed that AI developers believe the technology could kill everyone by the end of the decade.

Coxon's concerns sparked debate, including calls from top executives like Anthropic boss Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman for a slower AI development pace. Huang dismissed these predictions as not grounded in science and noted that it is in Nvidia's best interest to ensure responsible product deployment. He suggested that AI firms talking about slowing down could be seeking liability protections for potential product harms.

Huang warned that industry members asking for relief from existing laws may be problematic. Not all AI workers view AI as a threat to humanity; OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, acknowledged the right to be afraid but urged trust in AI firms. While the UK's King Charles warned tech leaders about AI's existential dangers, US President Donald Trump downplayed concerns and dismissed the risks as a hoax during a call with Nvidia's Huang.