Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discusses the AI technology battle with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal, saying the U.S. risks losing out to China if it cuts off access to Chinese AI researchers.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discusses the AI technology battle with CNBC's Arjun Kharpal, saying the U.S. risks losing out to China if it cuts off access to Chinese AI researchers.

"If the United States doesn't want to partake, participate in China, Huawei has got China covered," the Nvidia CEO warned.

Still, Jensen Huang says his company’s technology remains a generation ahead of those developed by Chinese rivals.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he isn't confident that the U.S. will change its mind on chip export restrictions anytime soon.