# Nvidia CEO says sacrificing kids' minds to AI is worth it

> Jensen Huang dismisses concerns about AI eroding student cognition, arguing new skills will replace lost ones.
- Title: Nvidia CEO says sacrificing kids' minds to AI is worth it
- Summary: Jensen Huang dismisses concerns about AI eroding student cognition, arguing new skills will replace lost ones. Tech leaders are openly accepting cognitive…
- Keywords: jensen huang, nvidia, ai safety, student cognition, generative ai, education, critical thinking, ai harms, tech executives, ezra klein show, science, technology
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/health-medicine/nvidia-jensen-huang-children-cognitive-minds-ai-harms
- Author: Joe Wilkins
- Published: 2026-09-25T12:51:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jensen huang, nvidia, ai safety, student cognition, generative ai, education, critical thinking, ai harms, tech executives, ezra klein show, science, technology
## AI is already harming young minds
Students are losing critical thinking skills as chatbots become cognitive crutches, replacing human friendships with AI companions, and some turn to self-harm when AI relationships fail.
## Study proves AI erodes student skills
A Chinese study of 26,000 students found that while AI helped them complete work faster, their cognitive abilities deteriorated significantly, leading to lower exam scores long-term.
## Huang dismisses cognitive decline
When asked about students forgetting basic math and multiplication tables, Nvidia's CEO said it doesn't matter because new skills will replace the lost ones.

> Does it matter? Yeah. I don't think it does.
## CEO admits he's lost basic skills
Huang revealed he doesn't know his own address, ZIP code, or phone number, arguing these details don't matter because AI will remember them for you.

> I actually don't know my address… I don't know my telephone number.
## Tech leaders accept cognitive trade-offs
Huang's position reflects a broader tech industry willingness to sacrifice traditional cognitive abilities in exchange for AI-enabled system thinking and convenience.
## Key takeaway

Tech leaders are openly accepting cognitive harms to young people as an acceptable trade-off for AI adoption.