Jensen Huang calls AI consciousness claims “complete nonsense” in a policy interview
RileyRalmuto · x · 2026-07-23
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is quoted calling claims that AI has consciousness “complete nonsense” and “science fiction.”
- He argues policymakers should avoid over-correcting based on narratives about AI consciousness.
- Huang says the technology is powerful and important, but the idea that it is conscious is not grounded in fact.
- He recommends that policymakers talk to more CEOs and scientists before shaping AI policy.
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