Trump rejects AI “Doomerism” in call to Nvidia CEO.

President labels safety concerns a hoax, stresses data centres as future wealth.

At the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was unexpectedly interrupted by a phone call from US President Donald Trump. Huang answered the call live on stage, put Trump on speakerphone, and let the president address the audience directly about artificial intelligence.

Trump used the moment to dismiss warnings from AI leaders such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, who have raised alarms about the risks of advanced AI systems. “The robots are not going to be taking over the world… The whole thing is a hoax,” Trump declared, adding that slowing down AI development would only benefit China. He argued that concerns about AI safety were exaggerated and potentially part of a conspiracy to hinder US progress.

The president emphasized AI’s economic potential, likening data centres to “the oil of the next 20, 25 years.” He insisted that whoever dominates AI will hold global advantage, stressing that advanced computing infrastructure could generate immense wealth for states and industries. “It’s bigger than the Internet… whoever wins AI wins,” Trump said.

Huang responded by pledging Nvidia’s commitment to ensuring America leads in the AI race. As the world’s leading manufacturer of GPUs that power AI data centres, Nvidia plays a central role in the industry’s rapid expansion. “We’re going to make sure that everybody wins in the AI race in America,” Huang affirmed.

Trump’s remarks come amid intensifying debate over AI regulation. Anthropic’s safety lead Evan Hubinger recently warned of a 10 percent chance that AI could end humanity within a decade, while Amodei has called for stricter oversight. Altman and Elon Musk have voiced support for regulation, though Trump has consistently opposed slowing US companies. He previously criticized Amodei for “pretending to be a perfect little angel” in advocating restrictions.

Despite rejecting “AI doomerism,” Trump acknowledged the need for caution, saying the industry should proceed carefully but not be stopped. He argued that opponents of data centre construction were “playing right into the hands” of foreign competitors, particularly China. His intervention highlights the political divide over how to balance innovation with safety in the fast-evolving AI landscape.