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  "id": 8806830,
  "title": "Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nvidia-boss-rejects-ai-extinction-fears-as-doomsday-narratives-8806830",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T00:34:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5ye7p13jg7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "account": "Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could result in humanity's extinction within the next decade as \"doomsday narratives.\" Speaking to CBS News, Huang stated that \"2030 is not going to be the end of the world\" and emphasized that there is \"0% chance\" that this would be the case. He called warnings unnecessary and irresponsible, adding that scaring people is counterproductive. Recent warnings from researchers about potential risks posed by AI technology have fueled debate about AI safety. Some industry executives have called for a slowdown in developing models, while Huang himself remarked that such predictions are \"not grounded in science.\" Huang stated that it is in Nvidia's best interest to ensure the responsible deployment of its products, as his company's success is directly tied to the safe development of its AI technologies. He suggested that AI firms discussing a slowdown might be seeking liability protections for potential harms their products could cause. Huang argued that these companies are not asking for more laws, but rather trying to avoid existing regulations, which he believes is problematic. While all AI workers acknowledge the need for caution, they also emphasize the importance of trusting AI firms to develop responsibly.",
  "summary": "Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.",
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        "title": "Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as ‘doomsday narratives’",
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        "title": "Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as ‘doomsday narratives’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nvidia-boss-rejects-ai-extinction-fears-as-doomsday-narratives-8844213",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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