Huang Calls AI Doom Forecasts Unfounded, Urges Responsible Speed

Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang dismissed the alarmist narrative that artificial intelligence could trigger an existential crisis by the end of the decade. Speaking on September 19, he labeled such predictions as “irrational” and assigned them a zero‑percent chance of occurring.

He questioned whether the warnings are driven by political posturing, commercial sensationalism, or a simple desire for media headlines.

While advocating for a faster pace in AI research, Huang stressed that companies must not compromise on product safety. Launching AI solutions before they are thoroughly tested would be irresponsible.

His viewpoint joins recent appeals from industry figures—including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman—to temper rapid AI advancements with stronger safety frameworks.

Huang also reiterated his opposition to creating a dedicated AI regulatory law, arguing that each firm’s internal engineering and development processes should guarantee security.

At the All‑In summit in Los Angeles, he recounted an unexpected telephone call from former President Donald Trump, who dismissed the fear of robot takeover as a “hoax.”

In parallel, the U.S. government’s latest AI Action Plan seeks to eliminate obstacles for federal agencies, encouraging swift innovation with minimal regulatory friction.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has similarly emphasized that AI progress must be guided by principles that keep humanity in control and prioritize safety, a sentiment echoed across the tech community.