Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently expressed his disagreement with the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to catastrophic consequences by the end of the decade. During an interview with CBS News on September 20, Huang said there is a “0% chance” that AI will end the world, rejecting concerns about an impending doomsday scenario. He also dismissed the notion that AI companies might coordinate a slowdown in development, emphasizing that technological progress should not be hindered by fear or speculation. Huang argued that companies should continue advancing AI at the fastest pace possible, regardless of external pressures or calls for caution. “We should go as fast as we can irrespective of anybody else,” he said. However, he also stressed that speed should not come at the expense of safety. “We’re going to go as fast as we can, but we would never ever, and never should, ship products before they're ready, deliver products that are unsafe,” he explained. Huang added that the expectation is not for companies to hold back, but to succeed and contribute to national prosperity. Recent weeks have seen growing concerns about the rapid development of AI, with some experts and researchers warning that the pace of innovation may outstrip the ability to ensure safety and control. These concerns were amplified by Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the AI company Anthropic, who resigned earlier this month. Coxon argued that AI companies are prioritizing innovation over robust security measures, potentially leaving dangerous risks unaddressed. In an interview with CBS News, Coxon warned that without intervention, AI could one day pose a serious threat to humanity. Despite these concerns, the Trump administration has generally downplayed fears about AI’s potential risks. However, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, in a separate interview with CBS News, acknowledged that the industry has not always been transparent about the risks associated with AI. He admitted that the technology is advancing at an “exponential” rate, which he described as a warning sign that the industry may need to slow down. While Amodei did not suggest an immediate shutdown of AI development, he emphasized the importance of addressing these risks proactively.