Nvidia CEO Huang Says Chinese AI Models Excellent, US Should Use Them

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on the 22nd that Chinese open-source artificial intelligence models are "very excellent" and US companies "should use" them, according to an Axios report. Huang warned that restricting open-source models could weaken US competitiveness in the AI sector. His comments contrast with positions held by the US government and some AI companies regarding Chinese AI development.

Huang Defends Chinese AI Models as Excellent Tools

In an interview with Axios on the 22nd (Wednesday), Huang said, "These Chinese models are very excellent. Excellent open-source models should be used." He stated the US has no reason to fear Chinese open-source AI development.

Huang argued that open-source models will not cause US companies to "be pushed out of the market by China," adding "this situation cannot happen, the possibility is zero."

Nvidia CEO Dismisses Market Displacement Concerns

Huang stated the market previously misjudged the impact of Chinese AI models. Regarding concerns triggered by Chinese company Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model, he said Wall Street and US policymakers "once again misunderstood the impact."

According to Huang, cheaper and more open AI models will drive more companies and individuals to use AI, ultimately expanding demand for Nvidia chips, data centers, and computing resources. "Free AI should benefit hardware, benefit chips, benefit data centers," he said.

The Kimi K3 model recently triggered a new round of AI industry disruption, with characteristics including performance approaching frontier models, lower costs, and open weights.

Huang Challenges Security-Based Restrictions on Open Models

Regarding US restrictions on Chinese AI models based on security concerns, Huang raised questions. He pointed out that open models do not mean so-called "backdoors" exist, and companies can control risks through security isolation environments and other methods. Conversely, openness allows more researchers to discover vulnerabilities and improve defenses.

"If the world only has one model, one attack point, one failure source, I believe the world would be more vulnerable," Huang said.

FAQ

What did Jensen Huang say about Chinese AI models on the 22nd?

Jensen Huang stated in an Axios interview on the 22nd (Wednesday) that Chinese open-source AI models are "very excellent" and US companies "should use" them. He argued the US has no reason to fear Chinese open-source AI development.

Why does Huang believe open-source AI models benefit Nvidia?

Huang stated that cheaper and more open AI models will drive more companies and individuals to use AI, ultimately expanding demand for Nvidia chips, data centers, and computing resources. He said "free AI should benefit hardware, benefit chips, benefit data centers."