NVIDIA CEO says the AI “doomer narrative” blocks investments that could make it safer: “I appreciate that many of us grew up and enjoyed science fiction, but it’s not helpful”

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Last year, Merriam-Webster chose “slop” as its Word of the Year. They define it as poor-quality online content that’s quickly created by artificial intelligence. This choice made sense, given how quickly AI technology has been developing and becoming popular worldwide.

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, recently shared his vision for AI in a blog post, outlining his expectations for the technology in 2026. This comes as Microsoft continues to add AI features to all its products, even though some users have reacted negatively, leading to online criticism and a new, unflattering nickname for the company: ‘Microslop’.

Satya Nadella hopes people will welcome new technologies and move past complaints about poorly made AI. He’s not the only one thinking this – NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, agrees.

During a recent appearance on the No Priors Podcast, where he discussed topics like robotics, AI reasoning, and the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, Huang expressed his dissatisfaction with the negative public perception of generative AI.

As a researcher in this field, I’ve noticed a lot of pessimistic talk about AI – what some are calling a ‘doomer narrative.’ While it’s true we haven’t *yet* seen the full potential of AI, focusing solely on the negative overlooks the incredible possibilities. We’re talking about a technology that could ultimately help lift people out of poverty and even lead to cures for diseases like cancer, and I believe it’s important to remember that potential.

According to Huang, there’s a strong debate about the future of AI – some people believe it will be beneficial, while others are critical. He acknowledged that both sides have valid points, but suggested that overly negative viewpoints could actually hinder progress in the field.

We’ve created a lot of unnecessary fear by letting prominent figures focus on extremely negative, almost fictional scenarios. While many of us enjoy science fiction, constantly presenting these ‘end of the world’ ideas isn’t beneficial – it doesn’t help people, the tech industry, society as a whole, or even our governments.

NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang

Although Jensen Huang didn’t directly criticize anyone, he strongly disagreed with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s prediction that AI could eliminate as many as half of all entry-level office jobs, potentially leaving many young people jobless within the next five years.

According to Huang:

It’s clear they have mixed motives and aren’t necessarily acting in the public’s best interest. They’re businesses and executives, so naturally, they’re prioritizing their own needs.

The executive finished by pointing out that all the current fear surrounding AI is discouraging investment, which could ironically hinder progress towards making the technology safer, better, and more beneficial for everyone.

These comments are noteworthy because they come from a leader at a company that’s deeply involved in artificial intelligence, having made significant investments and partnerships with leading AI research groups.

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2026-01-13 15:39