Nvidia's Jensen Huang Rejects AI Doomsday Claims in Berlin

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, criticized the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the destruction of humanity during a conference in Berlin on October 22, 2026. He described such warnings as false and attention-seeking, advocating for a perspective of "responsible optimism" regarding AI development.

Huang emphasized the importance of continuing AI advancements for future sustainability, stating that halting AI progress would be detrimental. He noted that some AI researchers express concerns about powerful AI becoming uncontrollable, referencing a recent departure from Anthropic, where a researcher warned about the risks involved.

Despite these concerns, Huang urged for rapid AI development, supported by safety measures. Nvidia has invested $10 billion in European startups and partners over the past year and introduced a modular AI data-center design to expedite AI infrastructure development in Europe, which currently holds only 5% of the world's AI computing capacity.