Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang slams Geoffrey Hinton’s claim AI could wipe out humanity
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang publicly rejected Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton’s warning that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity. On The Ezra Klein Show Huang argued that Hinton’s estimate of a 10% or greater risk of catastrophic outcomes is not backed by scientific evidence, calling the warning “fear‑mongering” and questioning its usefulness. He emphasized that Nvidia’s chips power many…
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- Jensen Huang said Hinton’s 10% risk estimate lacks scientific evidence and is harmful.
- Geoffrey Hinton warned AI could eventually escape human control and pose catastrophic risk.
- The clash comes amid growing scrutiny of autonomous AI systems.
Hinton, often called the “godfather of AI,” has repeatedly cautioned that ever‑more powerful systems might eventually escape human control. In a CNN interview he said the risk cannot be precisely calculated and suggested Nvidia benefits from encouraging rapid AI development. The disagreement highlights a broader debate as AI companies face increasing scrutiny over autonomous systems that operate with limited human oversight.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang slams 'AI godfather' over warning that AI could wipe out humanity
geo.tv · 20 October 2026
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