Donald Trump slams AI critics, says US to remain leader

President Donald Trump defended artificial intelligence critics on Sunday, accusing them of raising scenarios that will not transpire and urging the United States to retain its leadership in the AI industry. "We're leading China in AI," Trump told reporters at his Irish golf course, emphasizing the country's sophistication and desire to maintain that position.

He suggested that the industry could implement "guardrails," but stressed that AI inevitably leads to significant advancements. Meanwhile, critics argue that the technology poses existential risks, and have proposed frameworks to slow down development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei presented a three-step framework for pacing AI development, acknowledging the "toughest dilemma" in balancing speed with safety.

However, Trump remains optimistic about the potential for AI to benefit the nation, suggesting that the government could fund a proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult should Republicans maintain control of Congress. While Democrats dismissed the idea as unrealistic, some Republican candidates echoed the proposal, balancing its potential benefits against concerns about funding and debt.