Jensen Huang: AI Apocalypse in 2030? Zero Chance.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a message for anyone predicting AI will end the world in the next few years: cut it out.

In an interview with CBS News, Huang didn't mince words. "2030 will not be the end of the world," he said. "The possibility of it being the end of the world is 0%. It's irresponsible and unnecessary to scare people."

His remarks came in response to former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who had argued that both Anthropic and OpenAI are racing to build self-improving superintelligence without proper caution. Coxon called their approach irresponsible—a claim that stirred up plenty of debate, with AI leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman also urging a slower pace on cutting-edge development.

But Huang isn't having it. He says such predictions lack scientific basis—and he's got skin in the game. Nvidia supplies the computing power for giants like OpenAI, and the AI boom has sent the company's market value soaring to $5.3 trillion, making it the world's most valuable company. "Our company's success is closely related to our products and services, as well as secure deployment," Huang noted. "If we cannot continue to maintain safety, our value will decrease."

So what does he propose? Simple: use the laws we already have. Huang believes existing U.S. product liability laws and anti-hacking statutes are sufficient to govern AI developers. No need for extra regulations, thank you very much. "Cybersecurity and damage liability laws cover various situations; the first step should be to enforce these laws," he said. "Don't let apocalyptic narratives become an excuse for some people to escape existing legal constraints."

On China and Global Competition

When the conversation turned to U.S.-China AI competition, Huang struck a pragmatic tone. He agreed that American technology should benefit Americans first, but he's against banning exports of U.S. tech products to China. "Every chip company should go global and serve globally, competing in the global market," he said. "America is meant to compete."

"I'm Not Afraid of Paying Taxes—Only of Becoming Poor"

Huang's net worth currently sits at $182 billion, making him the eighth richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This fall, California will vote on a "billionaire tax" that would impose a one-time 5% levy on residents worth $1 billion or more. While many of his fellow billionaires have balked at the idea, Huang shrugs it off.

"I can afford to pay $8 billion in taxes within five years," he said. "It is a privilege and a responsibility, and there is nothing I enjoy more than paying more taxes. I am not afraid of paying taxes, only afraid of becoming poor."

Key Points

Jensen Huang rejects AI doomsday predictions, calling claims that AI will end the world by 2030 "irresponsible" and scientifically unfounded.
He opposes new AI-specific regulations, arguing existing laws on product liability and cybersecurity are sufficient.
Huang supports global competition, opposing U.S. bans on tech exports to China.
He's happy to pay more taxes, embracing California's proposed billionaire tax as a privilege and responsibility.

Jensen Huang: AI Apocalypse in 2030? Zero Chance.