Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Live On Stage, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as a “Hoax”
Los Angeles, September 15, 2026: US President Donald Trump made an unexpected live phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a panel at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on Monday, which Huang put on speaker for the audience mid-session.Trump then dismissed concerns about AI risks as “almost a conspiracy” and a “hoax,” arguing…
Los Angeles, September 15, 2026: US President Donald Trump made an unexpected live phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a panel at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on Monday, which Huang put on speaker for the audience mid-session.
Trump then dismissed concerns about AI risks as “almost a conspiracy” and a “hoax,” arguing that slowing US AI development would only benefit China. Comparing the importance of AI data centers to oil, he predicted they would be the driver of economic growth over the next two decades, with effects larger than the internet itself.
Trump also rejected the idea that AI poses an existential threat, saying “robots aren’t going to take over the world,” though he acknowledged some caution is still warranted while insisting it shouldn’t slow industry progress. Huang agreed, saying the goal is to ensure American industry and individuals succeed as AI advances. The exchange came amid an intensifying global debate on AI safety, following warnings from a former Anthropic researcher and Anthropic’s safety leadership.
