Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Nvidia CEO rides Air Force One, denounces AI layoff excuses

5/25/2026

39 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One after a last-minute call from President Donald Trump and flew to China.
On May 25 2026 in Taiwan, Huang told reporters CEOs blaming artificial intelligence for recent layoffs are using a lazy narrative.
He said AI has been productive only six months, cannot explain cuts that began two years earlier, and warned that blaming AI scares workers.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One after a last-minute call from President Donald Trump and flew to China.
On May 25 2026 in Taiwan, Huang told reporters CEOs blaming artificial intelligence for recent layoffs are using a lazy narrative.
He said AI has been productive only six months, cannot explain cuts that began two years earlier, and warned that blaming AI scares workers.