Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030

THE NEWS

What happened

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses warnings that AI will cause human extinction by 2030 as irresponsible 'doomsday narratives,' stating there is a 0% chance. He argues existing cybersecurity and liability laws are sufficient to hold companies accountable, accusing some of seeking relief from current regulations rather than new ones. Meanwhile, US officials and tech leaders remain divided on the pace of AI development and regulatory oversight.

CONTEXT

Why it matters

Jensen Huang, Nvidia's boss, rejects fears that AI will end humanity by 2030. In an interview, he called such claims 'doomsday narratives' with zero probability. He also accused some AI firms of wanting to escape current liability laws rather than improve safety. Meanwhile, US and China agreed on a dialogue mechanism to manage risks, while experts warn that political institutions are unprepared for the speed of change.

AT A GLANCE

Key facts

• Jensen Huang stated there is a '0% chance' AI will end the world by 2030.
• Huang criticized Jacob Coxon's claims that AI could become superhuman and kill humanity within a decade as irresponsible.
• Anthropic released a report detailing how criminals and state groups used their models to design weapons and spy on dissidents.
• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted an agreement between the US and China to establish an AI dialogue mechanism.
• Huang argued that calls for new safety regulations are attempts to avoid existing liability laws.
• The Tony Blair Institute warned that current political institutions are not equipped to handle the rapid pace of AI change.