Trump downplays need to check AI development, says he is unwilling to cede edge to China
US President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and…
US President Donald Trump downplayed the need to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) development on a weekend trip to Ireland, warning that the US could lose its competitive edge over China in the global AI race. Trump suggested that some form of oversight and "guardrails" could be established but expressed skepticism that these measures would be effective, suggesting that "negative forces" were exaggerating the risks associated with AI.
The discussion comes as tech leaders such as Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, and Elon Musk have called for slowing down AI development to allow for the establishment of safety measures. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to visit the US in September, and AI is likely to be a topic of conversation between the two leaders.
Trump's stance on AI regulation juxtaposes his support for the technology, as evidenced by his continued backing of data centers. Former US President Barack Obama has urged his party to make AI a campaign issue, emphasizing the need for concrete plans to ensure safety and address potential job displacement. The White House is expected to convene meetings involving officials who oversee cybersecurity and technology policy to deliberate on next steps.
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