Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: AI Build-Out Will Eventually Lower Energy Costs

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CNBC TV18•04-02-2026, 09:11
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: AI Build-Out Will Eventually Lower Energy Costs
- •Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the extensive development of AI infrastructure, currently stressing power grids, will ultimately reduce energy costs.
- •Huang believes increased investment in electrical capacity and AI's role in energy generation/distribution will drive down costs over time.
- •He emphasized that market forces are compelling investment in energy supply, leading to modernization of the energy grid and lower costs.
- •Earlier reports suggested Nvidia's $100 billion investment talks with OpenAI broke down, indicating a potential rift.
- •Huang later clarified plans for a "huge" investment in OpenAI, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirming their intent to be a long-term customer for Nvidia's AI chips.
Why It Matters: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts AI infrastructure growth will lead to lower energy costs and grid modernization.
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