Jensen Huang captured attention on Monday at the All-In conference in Los Angeles when President Trump called him unexpectedly during the event. Adding to the intrigue, Huang, sporting his signature alligator leather jacket, was shown Apple’s upcoming foldable phone to take the call — a product that won’t be available for another five weeks.
Displaying unreleased technology while conversing with a former president? Quite an impressive move.
After putting Trump on speakerphone, the dialogue shifted to the topic of AI safety, and both men seemed to align on the belief that the rising concerns around AI are overstated, something Trump referred to as a “hoax.” He suggested that the beneficiaries of this AI alarm are countries like China and certain political figures, emphasizing that the technology is far too significant — “even bigger than the internet,” he stated — to be slowed down. Huang chimed in during this conversation, noting the audience’s enthusiastic applause.
It’s difficult to ascertain if Huang genuinely agrees with this perspective or feels constrained in voicing an opposing opinion. Given that Nvidia’s revenue heavily relies on AI labs purchasing more chips, minimizing discussions around potential risks could benefit him, especially since the company’s stock has seen a 33% increase over the past year, despite a slight decline recently.
Regardless, while the spotlight was on Trump’s unexpected call, many attendees couldn’t help but notice the $1,999 phone in Huang’s possession. Perhaps this was Huang’s subtle statement? After a decade of Apple moving away from using Nvidia technology in its products, it now increasingly relies on Nvidia’s capabilities for part of its own AI initiatives.
