Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed the recent debate over AI risks as a tactic to create new cybersecurity demand, Axios reported. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference, he said the industry was preparing new products and that there was no better way to create demand than to create a problem. The controversy intensified after an Anthropic researcher resigned and warned that AI could destroy humanity. A Michigan professor said Huang has self-interest, but his narrative is being overtaken by fear-based claims.

U.S. companies that had avoided hiring because of economic uncertainty and expectations that AI could cover more work are changing course. The Wall Street Journal reported that firms including rail operator CSX and Google parent Alphabet have outlined plans to expand hiring to meet growth goals and pursue opportunities in new technologies. Executives cited AI-related costs and limits, while some companies are seeking to rehire after layoffs.