NBC News · 14 Sep, 23:06 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Trump calls Nvidia CEO to talk AI — and gets put on speakerphone in all-hands meeting

Reports indicate that President Trump spoke with Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, regarding artificial intelligence.

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Reports indicate that President Trump spoke with Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, regarding artificial intelligence. Notably, the conversation reportedly occurred while Huang was addressing employees during an all-hands meeting, with the President placed on speakerphone. This unusual interaction highlights the intense political and corporate focus on AI infrastructure. For professionals, it underscores the sector’s global significance and the high-level dialogue shaping its future. The incident serves as a reminder of how deeply technology leaders are integrated into national policy discussions, reflecting the critical role AI now plays in economic and strategic planning worldwide.

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