Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’
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During the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a live phone call from President Donald Trump while on stage. Huang placed the President on speakerphone, allowing the audience to hear their conversation about the future of artificial intelligence. The discussion centered on recent calls by Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and others to slow down AI development, which Trump dismissed as a hoax potentially orchestrated by political rivals or China. Huang agreed with the President, stating that they would not allow an AI slowdown to occur. Trump emphasized the need for prudent but continued progress to maintain American leadership in the industry. This stance contrasts with growing public opposition to data center construction, driven largely by environmental concerns. Despite these local challenges, both leaders expressed a shared commitment to advancing the sector without stopping its growth.
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