Jensen Huang: ‘Should try AI before judging’

“We need to create new social norms. Society needs to change,” he told AP June 17. “I encourage everyone to use AI. Feel free to experiment. AI helps narrow the technology gap more than any other technology that has appeared in history.”

Nvidia CEO then compared AI’s adaptability to the development of the auto industry. According to him, cars were once considered a threat to children’s lives, but in reality everything is controlled thanks to the advent of road markings and sidewalks.

“AI can reach all walks of life thanks to its place on the Internet and its easy-to-use design, allowing anyone to get help with their work or pursue new projects,” he continued.

He also urged those who are hesitant about AI to try it first to see the technology’s potential benefits in many areas, from tax collection to job creation. “I think it can enhance each individual’s abilities. Just try before judging,” he added.

Theo The HillHuang’s comments come amid growing uncertainty about the impact of artificial intelligence on society, the workforce and the environment. A poll by Reuters shows that 53% of 4,531 people questioned fear they or a family member will lose their job because of AI. In a series of recent technology layoffs, AI was also given as the main reason.

As the head of Nvidia, Jensen Huang has always supported the development of AI. He repeatedly emphasized that this technology does not cause concern as many warnings have. Late last year, he said Nvidia encourages all employees to use AI. “I know some Nvidia managers tell employees to use AI less. Are you crazy?”, Huang said at the time, referring to an internal report about some middle managers advising their teams to limit their reliance on AI tools.

He dismissed fears that AI augmentation would threaten employees’ jobs. Instead of fear, he urges persistent use, even when the system is not completely reliable in some situations, because continuous experience will help improve results.

At the VivaTech technology conference in Paris (France) on June 17, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rejected the view that AI and smart robots “will make humans redundant”.

“I completely disagree with that point of view. In fact, I think AI creates a labor shortage, because it will help humans identify more problems,” Bezos explained. “Humans have countless things to invent. Today, AI helps our imaginations no longer have limits.”