According to Sawyer Merritt, the full interview with Elon Musk and Jensen Huang at the 2025 U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum highlighted how large-scale AI infrastructure investments are shaping global economic opportunities. Musk emphasized the critical need for sovereign nations to develop their own AI capabilities and data centers, citing increased demand for autonomous systems and generative AI in sectors like transportation, energy, and healthcare (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Nov 19, 2025). Jensen Huang discussed the rapid evolution of AI hardware, emphasizing NVIDIA’s collaboration with international partners to accelerate the deployment of next-generation chips and supercomputing resources. Both leaders noted that the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, is poised to become a major hub due to aggressive investment in AI research and talent development. The session underlined actionable business opportunities in AI infrastructure, cross-border partnerships, and sector-specific AI deployment.

According to @ai_darpa, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has publicly warned that China is poised to overtake the US in the artificial intelligence race, citing an interview covered by Reuters. Huang emphasized China’s rapid advancements in AI research, infrastructure, and talent acquisition, which could lead to significant market shifts and new business opportunities in the global AI industry. This statement highlights the urgency for US-based companies and policymakers to accelerate AI development and investment to maintain competitiveness (Source: Reuters, @ai_darpa).