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Jensen Huang emerges as Trump’s key ally in AI safety debate

The Nvidia chief executive has gained Donald Trump’s attention on artificial-intelligence issues, including AI safety, according to CNBC.

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Owen Mercer
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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has emerged as a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump in discussions about artificial intelligence, including the safety of the technology, CNBC reports.

Huang’s influence is linked to his leadership of Nvidia, a major artificial-intelligence chip company that CNBC describes as the world’s most valuable company.

The report says Huang’s position has given him Trump’s attention on major AI issues. It does not provide details of specific meetings, advice, statements or policy decisions involving the two men.

The available material does not identify any agreed AI safety policy, or suggest that Huang represents the wider artificial-intelligence industry. “Top ally” is a characterisation in CNBC’s headline rather than a formally established role.

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