Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sent a clear directive to his employees: artificial intelligence should be a part of every task they undertake. Speaking at a recent internal meeting, Huang emphasized that AI adoption is no longer optional at Nvidia—it is a core expectation. He framed AI not as a threat to jobs, but as a tool to enhance productivity and create new opportunities across all teams.
Huang addressed reports that some managers were advising employees to limit AI usage, responding bluntly: “My understanding is Nvidia has some managers who are telling their people to use less AI. Are you insane?” He added, “I want every task that is possible to be automated with artificial intelligence. I promise you; you will have work to do.”
The CEO encouraged engineers to leverage AI development tools, particularly coding assistants like Cursor, which many Nvidia employees already use. He urged staff to iterate and improve AI tools rather than abandon them: “Use it until it does. Jump in and help make it better, because we have the power to do so.”
Tech Industry Embraces AI Integration
Huang’s message reflects a broader trend across the technology sector. Companies like Google and Microsoft report that roughly 30% of new code is now generated by AI systems. These firms, along with Meta, are increasingly evaluating employees based on their effective use of AI tools. Amazon has similarly shifted staff to its proprietary AI assistant, Kiro, moving away from third-party solutions.
These changes, however, have sparked concerns among workers that automation may lead to job losses. Amazon recently announced plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate roles as part of a restructuring fueled by AI efficiency gains, with projections suggesting this number could rise to 30,000.
AI as an Enhancer, Not a Replacement
Despite these anxieties, Huang remains confident that AI will augment human roles rather than replace them. He reiterated his point from the Milken Institute conference in May 2025: “You’re not going to lose your job to an AI, but you’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.”
At Nvidia, AI adoption is tied to growth rather than downsizing. The company increased its workforce from 29,600 at the end of fiscal 2024 to 36,000 by the close of fiscal 2025. Huang emphasized that Nvidia still needs to hire, noting, “Frankly, I think we’re probably still about 10,000 short,” highlighting the company’s continued expansion and training efforts.
Huang’s message was clear: employees who embrace AI will help shape the future of the tech industry, while those who resist may fall behind.