Nvidia CEO urges AI norms and highlights Texas factory jobs

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called for the creation of new social norms to coexist with artificial intelligence during an interview in Sherman, Texas, on Tuesday. He argued that society must adapt to the accelerating technology, comparing it to the historical integration of automobiles.

Huang, whose company produces the advanced chips powering the AI boom, advocated for widespread public engagement with AI tools. He stated that the technology closes a digital divide by enabling people to perform advanced computer tasks without needing to write software. While optimistic about AI’s potential for economic growth and scientific breakthroughs, Huang acknowledged concerns over job losses and threats to humanity, emphasizing a need for government regulation and safety standards.

The interview coincided with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Coherent manufacturing facility in Sherman, part of a $2 billion partnership with Nvidia. The factory will produce materials for advanced lasers that enhance chip efficiency, a project executives describe as fundamental infrastructure for an “AI factory” system. Coherent estimates the facility will create about 1,000 jobs, with roughly half in...