Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was participating in a public panel discussion on Monday when he received an unexpected phone call from former President Donald Trump. Huang allowed the call to proceed live, putting the conversation on speaker for the audience to hear. During the brief exchange, the topic of artificial intelligence surfaced, and Trump characterized concerns regarding the dangers of AI technology as a "hoax."

The incident occurred amidst ongoing global debates regarding the regulation and safety of rapidly advancing AI systems. While Huang has frequently spoken about the transformative potential of Nvidia’s hardware in powering AI, the inclusion of Trump’s remarks during a corporate event highlighted the intersection of political rhetoric and the tech industry. The interaction was brief, and the panel continued following the conclusion of the call. There has been no official statement from Nvidia regarding the specific context of the call or the company's stance on the former president's characterization of AI risks.