# Jensen Huang says Nvidia must work with Chinese AI firms on safety

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-10-15T11:12:51Z

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## Summary

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the chipmaker must collaborate with Chinese AI companies to monitor risks associated with the technology. Speaking at a media briefing in London, Huang described AI as "potentially dangerous" and argued that dialogue is the correct approach to managing these risks, rather than the stricter regulation advocated by peers like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei.

Huang noted that he already holds dialogues with researchers in China and urged the United States and the United Kingdom to enhance these interactions. He specifically suggested that the U.K. could serve as a convener for such discussions due to its intellectual capital. This stance contrasts with calls from other AI lab leaders for a slowdown in development due to existential risks.

The comments come amid heightened diplomatic attention on AI safety between the U.S. and China. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently discussed a potential "U.S.-China AI dialogue" with his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also indicated that while competition exists, the two nations may cooperate more in AI to prevent misuse and abuse.

## Key points

- Jensen Huang says Nvidia must work with Chinese AI companies to advance technology safely.
- Huang advocates for dialogue over regulation, contrasting with calls for slowdowns by OpenAI and Anthropic leaders.
- U.S. and Chinese officials have discussed establishing an AI dialogue channel to address risks and prevent misuse.

## Why it matters

Huang's push for bilateral safety dialogue signals a shift toward international cooperation over unilateral regulation, potentially influencing how the U.S. and China manage AI risks and export controls.

## Sources

1. [Nvidia must work with Chinese AI companies on safety, Jensen Huang tells CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/10/15/jensen-huang-nvidia-china-ai.html) (CNBC Technology, 2026-10-15)
2. [Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Says US ‘Absolutely Must’ Work With China On ‘Potentially Dangerous’ AI](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-jensen-huang-says-us-absolutely-must-work-with-china-on-potentially-dangerous-ai/cZxWvlSRBAH) (stocktwits.com, 2026-10-15)
3. [Market Chatter: Nvidia CEO Calls for More Dialogue With Chinese AI Firms](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/market-chatter-nvidia-ceo-calls-121702598.html) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-10-15)

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