Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns

President Trump dismissed artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax during a surprise call to Nvidia's chief executive.

During a surprise on-stage telephone call to Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang, President Donald Trump dismissed safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence as a hoax. While lawmakers increasingly push for regulatory guardrails, the president framed the technological race entirely around winning rather than fearing automation. The remarks underscore a sharp contrast between the administration's deregulatory stance and broader legislative efforts to manage artificial intelligence risks.

• President Donald Trump placed an unexpected telephone call directly to Nvidia head Jensen Huang while Huang was on stage.
• The president explicitly stated that robots will not take over and characterized safety concerns as a hoax.
• The administration is prioritizing winning an artificial intelligence arms race over establishing new guardrails or laws.

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Covered by 4 outlets

• The New York TimesNvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns1w ago · open ↗
• Sky NewsNo need for new laws on AI, says Nvidia boss2w ago · open ↗
• NBC NewsTrump Dismisses Dangers of AI: ‘The Whole Thing is a Hoax’2w ago · open ↗
• Al JazeeraTrump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’2w ago · open ↗

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