Trump Surprises NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang with Live Call at All-In Summit
US President Donald Trump surprised NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang with a live phone call at the All-In Summit, rejecting calls to slow down AI development and praising data infrastructure.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is accustomed to being at the center of attention, but he hardly expected a surprise phone call during the All-In Summit in Los Angeles. In the middle of an on-stage interview before a crowd of tech and business leaders, Huang's phone rang. On the line was none other than United States President Donald Trump.
An Unexpected Phone Call
The unplanned call provided an unforgettable comedic moment when Trump demanded to be put on speakerphone, teasing Huang to the amusement of the audience: "The great thing about Jensen is that he can build the most complex and best computer chip in the world, but he can't figure out how to put me on speaker."
"The great thing about Jensen is that he can build the most complex and best computer chip in the world, but he can't figure out how to put me on speaker." - Donald Trump
Rejecting AI Slowdowns
Beyond the jokes, the US President used the impromptu platform to deliver a stern message to the global tech industry, summarily dismissing growing calls to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development. "I tell you, it's all a hoax," Trump declared, adding that robots will not take over the world. He described data center infrastructure as the "oil of the next 20-25 years" and a massive growth engine.
Trump's remarks arrive at a sensitive timing, days after industry figures—including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, backed by Elon Musk and Sam Altman—demanded strict safety boundaries. Trump dismissed these concerns, implying that proponents of slowing down are serving China's interests. Huang aligned with the President, promising to secure America's AI leadership.
Strategic Palantir Partnership
NVIDIA's push for technological dominance is backed by concrete actions. Alongside the summit buzz, a dramatic strategic partnership was unveiled between NVIDIA and Palantir to integrate sovereign AI capabilities into critical supply chain management. The two giants are combining forces to help organizations manage complex operational processes and improve real-time decision-making.
