Nvidia CEO Urges G20 to Avoid AI Rules on 'Theoretical' Harms

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged G20 member countries to avoid creating regulations for artificial intelligence that focus on "theoretical harms," advocating instead for rules that govern tangible, real-world issues. Huang made the remarks on Wednesday at a tech-focused G20 meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, according to a Reuters report.

A Call for Practical AI Governance

Speaking alongside U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Huang argued for a regulatory framework grounded in practical application. The event also scheduled appearances from other key industry figures, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Tom Brown, highlighting the technology sector's significant engagement with global policymakers.

The push from tech executives is to shape emerging global AI rules or encourage less restrictive oversight for their rapidly expanding businesses. Industry leaders are concerned that overly broad government requirements could stifle innovation and negatively impact profits by slowing the release of new models or forcing costly changes to address security concerns.

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Alignment with U.S. Policy

Huang's position mirrors the stance of the U.S. administration and other American tech executives at the meeting. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s tech advisor, Michael Kratsios, stated that the U.S. is aiming to persuade G20 members to adapt existing regulations for "novel" situations involving AI rather than drafting entirely new regulatory structures.

This approach suggests a preference for a more targeted and flexible governance model, which proponents argue would allow the AI industry to grow without being encumbered by preemptive and potentially unnecessary rules. The goal is to address specific problems as they arise, rather than attempting to anticipate all possible future scenarios.