Nvidia CEO says he would cut off buyers who build unsafe AI, bubble fears overdone
Jensen Huang says AI itself can be used to safeguard and help contain the technology
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that he would cease the supply of chips to a customer developing unsafe artificial intelligence software, though he doesn't believe the current level of concern about the technology is justified. In an interview with Bloomberg's Emily Chang in London, Huang mentioned that it would be a hypothetical situation, but he would have a conversation with the irresponsible developer first.
He emphasized that Nvidia's technology is general-purpose and that they don't control other companies' use of their technology. Huang acknowledged that the fears about AI safety are part of growing pains for the rapidly expanding industry and that the software can be controlled and deployed safely. Nvidia, being the dominant supplier of AI accelerators, has become a focal point in the debate over software risks growing too powerful and slipping beyond human control.
The company is donating $250 million over five years to UK research on AI safety, which will be provided through access to advanced computers at institutions like the University of Oxford and University College London. Huang believes that AI can be used to safeguard and control itself, and that the industry should accelerate the development of monitoring technologies.
He also stated that AI bubble fears are overdone, as demand for AI infrastructure will continue to outpace supply for years.
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