Trump calls Nvidia CEO mid-interview, jokes he couldn't get him on speaker
During an interview at the All-In Summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a surprise phone call from Donald Trump, who used the platform to dismiss concerns about AI as a 'hoax.' The incident occurred amidst a broader industry debate regarding AI safety and existential risks.
Why it matters
The interaction underscores the intersection of high-level political rhetoric and the rapidly evolving AI industry, highlighting the divide over AI safety regulations.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles took an unexpected turn when US President Donald Trump phoned in mid-conversation, using the moment to publicly dismiss growing concerns about AI posing an existential risk. According to a report by Business Insider, at the All-In Summit the interview of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was interrupted by a phone call from Trump. The interruption began with a bit of stage comedy. As Nvidia CEO scrambled to get Trump patched through on speakerphone, the moment was framed as the president now addressing the entire planet — with a joke about the irony of Huang being able to design the world's most advanced computer chips, yet needing help simply getting a phone connected to a speaker.
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