That's what the head of the world's most valuable company and leading GPU manufacturer said on the sidelines of the Future of AI forum, according to FT.
Shortly after the interview was published, Nvidia posted a clarification on X:
"As I have long said, China is nanoseconds behind America in AI. It's vital that America wins by racing ahead and winning developers worldwide," the CEO explained.
Huang believes the West is holding itself back with "cynicism" and excessive state-level regulation. In China, by contrast, "power is free" for AI companies, he noted.
❌ The White House has confirmed it will not allow China to purchase Nvidia's latest Blackwell architecture chips, not even the restricted versions. Huang has repeatedly urged Washington to ease export controls, reminding that China is the largest market outside the U.S., and losing it could weaken the entire American AI industry.
Who will win the AI race?
👍 — China
🔥 — The U.S.
🎃 — What about India, the EU, and others?