Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes call from Trump on stage
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang answered a live phone call from Donald Trump while on stage at the All-In Summit, putting the former president on speaker for the crowd. Trump and Huang agreed they wouldn't support efforts to slow AI development, dismissing calls from some tech leaders and politicians as a 'hoax.' The exchange drew applause at the event, which was hosted by prominent venture capitalists.
- Huang took Trump's call live at All-In Summit
- Trump called efforts to slow AI a 'hoax'
- Huang agreed publicly with Trump's stance
- Event featured top tech and political figures
- Gallup poll: most Americans oppose local data centers
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