Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on technology leaders to dial down alarmist rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence, warning that excessive fear could hinder innovation and weaken U.S. competitiveness. Speaking at the company’s GTC 2026 conference and in follow-up interviews, Huang said responsible warnings about AI risks are important but should not devolve into fearmongering.
“The desire to warn people about the capability of the technology is really terrific. Warning is good, scaring is less good, because this technology is too important to us,” Huang said during a GTC panel discussion. He added that AI should not be treated as a conscious or alien entity, emphasizing instead that it is “computer software.”
Huang criticized what he described as “doomer” narratives influencing policymakers in Washington, noting that their messaging has shaped public perception and slowed progress. According to recent polling cited in Axios, only 26% of U.S. voters view AI favorably, compared with over 80% of respondents in China. Huang argued that this growing skepticism could become a national security risk if it discourages adoption and innovation.
At the same time, Huang voiced strong confidence in Anthropic despite the company’s legal dispute with the Pentagon over its AI model restrictions. Nvidia, which has committed $5 billion in investments in Anthropic, continues to see the firm as a critical player in the AI ecosystem. Huang praised its technical leadership but pushed back against what he sees as excessive caution among some AI safety advocates.
His optimism is not without self-interest. Nvidia’s financial performance and growth trajectory are tightly linked to AI adoption. The company reported $215.9 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue, a 65% year-over-year increase, and projects at least $1 trillion in revenue from its AI chips through 2027.
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