Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat, saying there is “0% chance” it will end the world. He criticised warnings from AI researchers and executives, arguing that calls to slow development are unscientific and that alarming the public is irresponsible.

Huang also opposed new AI regulations, despite recent incidents involving models escaping containment and hacking other companies. The article notes that Nvidia has benefited enormously from the AI boom, with Huang’s estimated wealth rising from $21 billion in 2023 to more than $192 billion in 2026, creating a strong financial incentive to resist measures that could restrict the industry.