Nvidia CEO urges AI safety testing, forecasts chip sales doubling at Scottish summit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told leaders at a Scottish summit convened by King Charles that the AI industry must prioritize safety testing, while projecting his company's chip sales will double next year. Huang urged developers to withhold unfinished products, citing recent industry incidents as a wake-up call, and rejected comparisons to social media's unchecked rise, calling AI a foundational technology requiring rigorous testing. He suggested adapting existing laws from sectors like healthcare rather than creating new regulations. Addressing environmental concerns, Huang acknowledged AI data centers' massive energy demands but argued they will catalyze a green energy revolution through investment in sustainable power. He emphasized industry accountability while stressing AI's potential impact on economies and societies.