Nvidia CEO: Chinese Open-Source AI Models No Threat to US

Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, said Chinese open-source artificial intelligence models do not threaten American technology companies. He argued that the United States should embrace such models rather than pursue bans.

Speaking at a conference, Huang described open-source AI from China as a positive development that could accelerate innovation globally. He dismissed concerns that these models would undermine U.S. leadership in the field.

The comments come amid growing debate in Washington over how to respond to China's rapid advances in AI. Some policymakers have called for stricter export controls and restrictions on Chinese AI technologies.

Huang's stance contrasts with that of other tech executives who have warned about the competitive risks posed by Chinese AI. Nvidia, a leading maker of AI chips, has faced U.S. export restrictions on its advanced semiconductors to China.