Jensen Huang 'confronts' Anthropic CEO on AI statements that have made Nvidia CEO upset

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confronted Anthropic's Dario Amodei after both groups of technology executives questioned the CEO over his public warnings about artificial intelligence risks. The private discussion took place on September 29 when nearly two dozen CEOs met with Trump to discuss voluntary principles for safer AI development.

Huang reportedly questioned why Amodei was being so extreme in his public statements about AI capabilities and the potential risks those capabilities could create. Amodei defended his position, insisting it was crucial to be honest with the public about AI's potential dangers, rather than downplaying them.

The private meeting highlights a growing divide among major AI companies over the pace of development and how much focus should be placed on AI risks. Amodei has warned repeatedly about the possible dangers of advanced AI, including cyberattacks and large-scale job losses. He has criticized the White House and some technology companies for underplaying those risks. At the meeting, Amodei urged other executives to present an accurate picture of AI models' abilities and risks to the public.

Tech CEOs agreed to a set of safety principles after Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson brought them together, pressured by growing concerns over the safety of increasingly capable AI systems. The companies committed to working with independent auditors, establishing stronger internal controls, and preventing AI tools from hacking or accessing technical systems unintentionally. Tech giants like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg also voiced their support for these safety measures during the luncheon.