Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as ‘doomsday narratives’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described warnings that AI could lead to humanity's extinction by the next decade as "doomsday narratives".
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction by dismissing them as "doomsday narratives". Speaking to CBS News, Huang stated that there is "0% chance" of AI leading to human extinction by 2030. He expressed that warnings about the technology's risks are unnecessary and irresponsible.
Huang's comments come after researchers expressed increasing concerns about potential dangers posed by AI, causing a broader debate around AI safety. Some industry executives have called for a temporary slowdown in developing AI models. Huang argued that predictions about AI risks are "not grounded in science" and that it is in Nvidia's best interest to ensure responsible deployment of products and services.
He suggested that companies discussing a "slow down" might be seeking liability protections for potential harms their products may cause. Nvidia, a key player in the industry, develops cutting-edge computer chips essential for making AI models. The firm's chips face restrictions in China due to US export controls and Chinese regulations.
On Sunday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed AI, tariffs, and critical minerals during a meeting in New York. President Donald Trump recently downplayed AI risks during a call with Huang, dismissing concerns as a "hoax".
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