Trump joined Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang by phone during the All-In Summit and strongly backed America’s expanding AI industry.
US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles after placing a phone call to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang while the technology executive was speaking onstage.
Huang answered the call during the live event and put Trump on speaker, giving the President an opportunity to address the audience directly. What began as a light-hearted exchange quickly turned into a broader discussion about artificial intelligence, data centres, global technology competition and concerns surrounding the future of AI.
Trump used the conversation to argue that the United States should move aggressively to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence rather than allow concerns over emerging technology to slow investment and development.
Trump dismisses fears over AI takeover
Trump rejected predictions that artificial intelligence or advanced robots could eventually take control of society, describing such concerns as exaggerated.
He argued that excessive fear surrounding AI could weaken American technology companies at a time when the United States is competing with China for leadership in the sector.
Trump acknowledged that AI development requires caution, but said safety concerns should not become a reason to halt or significantly restrict the industry.
The President said the United States must remain competitive because leadership in artificial intelligence could determine which countries dominate major areas of the global economy in the coming decades.
Trump backs rapid growth of US data centres
Trump also highlighted the importance of data centres, describing them as a critical economic resource for the next two decades.
The rapid expansion of generative AI has increased demand for enormous computing facilities capable of running powerful processors and storing vast amounts of information. Trump argued that states welcoming such projects could benefit from investment, jobs and economic activity.
He also criticised opposition to new data-centre construction, suggesting that delays in expanding US computing infrastructure could give China and other competitors an advantage.
Trump went further by suggesting that artificial intelligence could ultimately have a greater economic impact than the internet.
“Whoever wins AI wins,” Trump said during the conversation, highlighting the strategic importance he places on American leadership in the technology.
Watch: Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Live on Stage
Jensen Huang says AI benefits should reach wider economy
Huang broadly supported Trump’s emphasis on maintaining America's position in the global AI race.
The Nvidia chief said the company wants the benefits of artificial intelligence to spread throughout the American economy, including across industries, businesses and states.
Nvidia has emerged as one of the most important companies in the global AI boom because its graphics processing units are widely used to train and operate sophisticated artificial-intelligence systems.
The company’s chips have become essential infrastructure for technology companies building large AI models, cloud platforms and next-generation computing systems.
The exchange between Trump and Huang comes as policymakers, technology executives and researchers continue debating how governments should balance rapid AI innovation with concerns about safety, employment, infrastructure requirements and long-term risks.
Trump’s comments signal a strong preference for accelerating US investment and infrastructure while avoiding regulations that he believes could weaken American companies in the global technology race.
