Colorado, USA – At the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference in Colorado, an unexpected and entertaining fireside chat unfolded between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
During the conversation, Huang praised the capabilities of Nvidia GPUs while Zuckerberg shared his vision of an AI chatbot future. The tone of the chat took an amusing turn when Huang and Zuckerberg exchanged custom-made jackets, reminiscent of a viral meme from earlier in the year.
Describing the jacket he brought for Huang as “black and leather and shearling,” Zuckerberg jokingly suggested giving Huang a chain to complete the look. In return, Huang presented Zuckerberg with a new leather jacket, a gift from his wife to commemorate the SIGGRAPH event.
The hour-long exchange was filled with surprises, including references to the cows Zuckerberg raises on his Hawaii ranch, some colorful language, and discussions about Zuckerberg’s style makeover. Huang didn’t shy away from poking fun at Zuckerberg, highlighting Meta’s significant dependency on Nvidia for model-training hardware.
At one point, Huang shared an anecdote about Zuckerberg’s precise tomato slicing habits while cooking together. The playful banter between the two CEOs continued, with Zuckerberg asking Huang to make him another cheesesteak.
The conversation ended on a more complimentary note, with Huang complimenting Zuckerberg’s physique and Zuckerberg returning the praise. The fireside chat provided an entertaining and light-hearted moment during the SIGGRAPH conference, showcasing the dynamic between two prominent tech industry leaders.