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Nvidia CEO: AI to Halve Texas Power, US Energy Lag

6/23/2026

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On June 21, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged AI adoption while emphasizing security in an Associated Press interview.
He warned that the United States lags in energy production.
He said AI agents could cut Texas power use by 50% on June 22, 2026.
He criticized chip export controls to China, noting AI firms generate U.S. taxes and jobs.
He noted Nvidia’s $5 trillion market cap, adding that OpenAI and Anthropic could each reach $1 trillion.

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Historical Context

After the U.S. Department of Commerce placed Huawei on the Entity List in May 2019, successive bans in 2020 forced Chinese firms like SMIC to accelerate chip development, culminating in a 7 nm processor for Huawei’s Mate 60 in September 2023. Jensen Huang now warns that similar export limits could choke AI leaders OpenAI and Anthropic, jeopardizing U.S. competitiveness.

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Story summary

On June 21, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged AI adoption while emphasizing security in an Associated Press interview.
He warned that the United States lags in energy production.
He said AI agents could cut Texas power use by 50% on June 22, 2026.
He criticized chip export controls to China, noting AI firms generate U.S. taxes and jobs.
He noted Nvidia’s $5 trillion market cap, adding that OpenAI and Anthropic could each reach $1 trillion.

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