Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI can help fight climate change, but at a cost
Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, said AI can help fight climate change but only if it inflicts pain. He compared it to surgery and referenced Thanos. He said we need fossil fuels for the next few years.
Key points
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI can help fight climate change but requires significant energy use.
- Huang's net worth is around $192.6B and he owns a $7.5M Maui home.
- A study estimates AI-related air pollution could cause 1,300 premature deaths and $20B in costs by 2028.
A study estimates AI data centers could cause 1,300 premature deaths and $20B in public health costs by 2028. He also noted that renewables were already the fastest‑growing source of new electricity before the generative AI boom. He said AI could accelerate demand for clean energy, but currently relies on fossil fuels.
The article also mentions Huang’s net worth of $192.6B, his $7.5M Maui home, and his philanthropic donations. It contextualizes the comments with the Paris Agreement goals and the worsening effects of climate change, such as coral reef loss and increased wildfire rates.
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Jensen Huang talks about AI and climate change like a supervillain
The Verge AI · 24 September 2026
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