Nvidia CEO says AI safety is an engineering issue, not a regulatory one

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang told Dreamforce attendees on Tuesday that AI safety is an engineering problem, not a regulatory one. He said AI is not an alien mind, a description some OpenAI safety researchers have used. Huang described AI as simply hardware and software built by people. He added that humans can control AI and existing laws already cover its use. The comments came as Salesforce promoted its annual tech event Disrupt 2026. The event will feature OpenAI, Anthropic, Replit and other firms across six industry tracks. Organisers are offering a 25% discount on tickets, letting buyers save up to $300. The early‑bird pricing aims to attract students and startups to the conference. Huang’s view contrasts with calls for new AI legislation from some policymakers. He argues that better engineering and compliance with current rules are enough to keep AI safe. The remarks sparked discussion among attendees about the balance between product safety and government oversight. Disrupt 2026 is set to run later this year, showcasing the latest AI advances and business applications.