Trump Backs Nvidia CEO on AI Slowdown Debate with Unexpected Phone Call

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's phone rang unexpectedly during an appearance at the All-In Summit. On the other end was none other than President Donald Trump, who Huang put on speakerphone for the audience to hear.

The conversation centered around concerns about AI development and data center construction. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had recently called for a slowdown in AI advancements, which sparked a debate among tech leaders, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Trump expressed his support for Huang's views on the matter, stating that slowing down AI progress could be part of an international 'psyop' to stifle American economic growth. He also cited public opinion polls showing a significant majority of Americans oppose data center construction in their area due to environmental concerns.