Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues AI will expand employment despite automation concerns

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against growing concerns that artificial intelligence will lead to widespread job losses, arguing instead that AI is generating significant employment opportunities. Speaking at a Milken Institute event in conversation with MSNBC’s Becky Quick, Huang described AI as a powerful engine for job creation and a key opportunity for the United States to reindustrialize.

Huang emphasized that while AI may automate specific tasks, it does not necessarily eliminate entire roles. He explained that jobs are made up of multiple responsibilities, and even if some tasks are handled by AI, workers will continue to provide broader value within organizations. According to him, fears that AI will replace human labor entirely stem from a misunderstanding of how jobs function in practice.

He also highlighted the rapid growth of AI-related infrastructure, including advanced manufacturing facilities that produce the hardware required to power AI systems. These operations