Trump Calls AI Fears a ‘Hoax’, Urges Nvidia CEO to Keep Going

US President Donald Trump has dismissed growing concerns about artificial intelligence as “a hoax”, making an unscheduled phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live event and urging him to continue pushing AI development.

Trump said Americans were becoming frightened of dangers that, in his view, do not exist, while portraying artificial intelligence as a crucial area of competition between the United States and China.

What Trump Said About AI

During the unexpected call, Trump told Huang to “keep going” and “don’t worry about the hoax”, referring to concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.

Trump also argued that fears about AI were exaggerated, saying people were “scared of something that doesn’t exist.”

The president then shifted the focus to the geopolitical importance of AI, telling Huang that the United States needs to maintain its lead over China.

“We have to beat China… We’re doing that with AI.”

The remarks were made during a live event and highlighted Trump's view of AI primarily as a strategic technology in the global competition between Washington and Beijing.

AI Risk Debate Intensifies

Trump's comments come as governments, technology companies and researchers continue to debate how rapidly developing AI systems should be regulated.

Critics have raised concerns about several potential consequences, including job displacement, misinformation, privacy and security threats, as well as longer-term risks from increasingly capable AI systems.

Supporters of rapid development argue that excessive regulation could slow innovation and weaken the United States' position in the global technology race.

Trump Pushes US AI Dominance

Trump's comments fit into his broader emphasis on maintaining American technological leadership.

The administration has repeatedly framed AI as an area where the United States must remain ahead of China, particularly as both countries compete over advanced computing, semiconductor technology and AI infrastructure.

Nvidia has become one of the most important companies in this competition because its processors are widely used to train and operate advanced AI systems.

Trump's message to Huang therefore combined two themes: accelerating AI development and ensuring that the United States wins the global AI race.

Why Trump’s Comments Matter

The remarks underline a fundamental divide in the AI debate.

One side argues that rapid development is necessary for economic growth, technological leadership and national security. The other warns that moving too quickly without adequate safeguards could create serious social and security consequences.

By calling AI fears a “hoax”, Trump has clearly positioned himself on the side of accelerating development rather than allowing concerns about potential risks to slow the technology's expansion.