Trump calls Jensen Huang live on stage at the All-In Summit, jokes about speakerphone while endorsing AI optimism
Key Points
- Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang live on stage at the All-In Summit, joking that Huang can design the world's most advanced chips but cannot operate a speakerphone.
- Huang thanked Trump for a social media post that morning opposing AI alarmism, a position consistent with Huang's public stance throughout the current AI cycle.
- The spontaneous call marked a visible alignment between Trump and one of the most powerful figures in semiconductor and AI infrastructure, amplifying anti-doom messaging to the summit audience.
Summary
Trump calls Jensen Huang live during All-In interview, jokes about speakerphone
Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang live on stage during an interview at the All-In Summit, interrupting to needle Huang about his inability to work a speakerphone despite designing the world's most advanced AI chips.
"The great thing about Jensen is that he can develop the most complex computer chip in the world that nobody can copy for ten years," Trump said. "But he can't figure out how to put me on speakerphone."
Huang thanked Trump for a social media post that morning pushing back against AI alarmism—a position Huang has held consistently throughout the current AI cycle. The call was put on speaker for the audience, turning it into a public moment at the summit.
The interruption was lighthearted but marked a visible show of alignment between Trump and one of the most powerful figures in semiconductor and AI infrastructure. Huang's anti-doom stance on AI has been consistent with his public positioning, and Trump's spontaneous call during a live interview amplified that message to the summit audience.
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