Charles Esther
At the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference held in California, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared a personal insight that caught attention.
He revealed that he uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Perplexity every day — not for business decisions, but as his personal tutor.
“In areas that are fairly new to me, I might say, ‘Start by explaining it to me like I’m a 12-year-old,’ and then work your way up into a doctorate-level over time,” Huang explained.
Closing the Technology Gap with AI
For Huang, AI is more than just a business advantage — it’s a societal equalizer.
“Artificial intelligence is the greatest opportunity for us to close the technology divide,” he told the panel.
He highlighted the irony that only a few people in the room might know how to code in C++, a complex programming language.
Yet, he pointed out, “100% of you know how to program an AI.”
Why? Because AI communicates in human language, not just code.
This accessibility, Huang said, makes AI a powerful tool for everyone — not just tech experts.
A Message to Students and Professionals: Use AI or Fall Behind
Huang didn’t hold back when encouraging others to embrace AI.
“Every student should use it as a tutor,” he emphasized.
“Don’t be that person who ignores this technology and this result loses you,” he warned.
For Huang, failing to adapt to AI is like choosing to fall behind.
It’s not AI that will take your job, he said.
It’s the person using AI who will.
AI Will Change Every Job — But Won’t Replace Everyone
As AI becomes more advanced, its influence will touch nearly every career.
Some jobs will be automated.
Others will evolve.
But according to Huang, humans remain essential.
“You’re not going to lose your job to AI,” he said.
“You’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.”
This isn’t the first time Huang has voiced such predictions.
In previous appearances, he’s spoken about creating a future where every professional has their own “AI co-pilot.”
In October, at an AI summit in India, he noted that while AI can perform certain tasks “1,000 times better,” it still can’t replace the creativity and empathy of real people.
Nvidia’s AI Success Story
Nvidia, the company Huang leads, plays a pivotal role in the AI boom.
Its powerful chips are used to train and operate leading AI models worldwide.
In June, Nvidia’s market cap reached an astonishing $3 trillion, driven largely by surging demand for its AI hardware.
Though it has since dipped to $2.8 trillion, the company remains at the centre of the AI revolution.
Huang’s consistent advocacy for AI is backed by Nvidia’s groundbreaking growth — and his personal example of using AI as a tutor only reinforces his belief in its transformative power.
Conclusion
Jensen Huang’s message is clear — artificial intelligence is no longer a future tool.
It’s today’s most important advantage.
Whether you’re a student, a worker, or a leader, ignoring AI might mean falling behind.
As Huang puts it, “Use it, or risk being replaced by someone who does.
