On Monday,Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg engaged in an unexpectedly lively fireside chat at the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference in Colorado.What started as a discussion about Nvidia GPUs and AI chatbot futures quickly evolved into a memorable and humorous exchange,culminating in a lighthearted jacket swap.
The chat took an entertaining twist when Huang and Zuckerberg exchanged custom-made jackets.Zuckerberg described the coat he brought for Huang as”black and leather and shearling,”humorously adding,”It’s a vibe.I mean,get this guy a chain.”Huang,in turn,gave Zuckerberg a leather jacket that his wife,Lori,had bought him to commemorate the conference,joking that it was”worth more because it’s used.”
The conversation also included surprising personal anecdotes.Zuckerberg mentioned the cows he’s raising on his ranch in Hawaii and described his“early stage”style makeover.Huang didn’t miss the chance to roast Zuckerberg,humorously alluding to Meta’s reliance on Nvidia’s hardware for AI model training.”He needs an AI that doesn’t judge,”Huang quipped.
One particularly amusing story from Huang involved Zuckerberg’s meticulous tomato slicing habits.While making cheesesteak sandwiches together at Huang’s house,Zuckerberg insisted that no two tomato slices touch each other,leading him to request another plate.This attention to detail highlighted Zuckerberg’s precision,even in casual settings.
The banter continued with Zuckerberg requesting more cheesesteak,to which he humorously responded,”Make me another cheesesteak,Jensen.”The session ended on a complimentary note,with Huang admiring Zuckerberg’s physique,calling him”pretty buff.”Zuckerberg reciprocated the compliment,wrapping his arms around Huang and saying,”You too,man.”
Overall,the hour-long exchange was filled with humor,personal stories,and mutual respect,making it a memorable highlight of the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference.