Nvidia CEO Huang defends open-source AI in Capitol Hill meetings

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang traveled to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to advocate for American AI leadership and open-source AI, meeting with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. According to a Nvidia spokesperson, Huang plans to highlight the company's commitment to building $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure domestically. The meetings come as policymakers increasingly weigh AI innovation against national security risks, particularly following a reported autonomous cyberattack involving OpenAI last week.

Huang met with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, who has voiced concerns about AI-related security threats. Ahead of the meetings, Huang publicly defended open-source AI models on X, stating they "strengthen safety and cybersecurity, accelerate innovation and diffusion, and enable sovereignty." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is also expected to meet separately with Warner, adding another major tech voice to the debate over open versus closed AI systems.

Nvidia shares closed Monday at $196.51, down 4.99%, reflecting market caution despite the company's strong fundamentals. The stock slipped another 0.19% in after-hours trading. According to Benzinga Edge Rankings, Nvidia scores in the 98th percentile for Growth and maintains positive short, medium, and long-term price trends. The policy discussions underscore the ongoing tension between rapid AI advancement and regulatory oversight.