“AI Safety? It’s a Hoax”: Trump Tells NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to Keep the US AI Race Going | Image Credits: MarketWatch
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was attending a live industry event when President Donald Trump called him on the phone – live, on speakerphone and delivered a blunt message on the future of AI.
Trump called concerns over AI safety a “hoax” and argued that the US cannot afford to slow down its AI push while China continues racing ahead. The remarks come as leading voices across the AI and technology industry continue to raise concerns about the growing power of AI systems. As these models become more capable, experts and industry leaders have increasingly called for stronger safeguards and more time to put proper safety measures in place.
With Huang putting the call on speakerphone, Trump strongly defended the US AI industry, criticised those raising concerns about the risks surrounding AI. He further warned that attempts to slow AI development could play into China’s hands.
“It’s almost a conspiracy. And the happiest group is China.”
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Trump also argued that the infrastructure behind AI, particularly data centres, could become one of the biggest economic assets of the next few decades.
“The data centres are great, and they make people wealthy as well as states too. And it’s the oil of the next 20, 25 years.”
He then made an even bigger comparison, saying the importance of the technology could go beyond the internet.
“It’s bigger than the Internet and the AI, you know, much more so.”
For now, Trump’s message is clear: the US should race ahead on AI, not slow down. But as AI systems become more powerful, the debate over safety is unlikely to disappear simply by calling it a “hoax”.
The bigger question is whether the US can stay ahead of China while making sure that the technology it is racing to build does not outrun the safeguards needed to control it.
Indrani Priyadarshini is a journalist and editorial professional specialising in technology, artificial intelligence, smart cities, green energy, and digital transformation. With over four years of experience in tech journalism and digital media, she is known for turning complex industry developments into clear, engaging, and insightful stories. Her expertise spans reporting, editorial strategy, digital publishing workflows, and in-depth coverage of emerging technologies shaping the future.
