'High IQ president' is all AI needs: Trump backs US lead, targets China & Anthropic

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that artificial intelligence (AI) regulation only requires a strong and intelligent president, asserting that the United States possesses this capability in abundance. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that the United States is engaged in a race against China for AI supremacy, with the victor expected to ultimately control the global economy. He emphasized that his administration has previously prevented AI from engaging in detrimental or potentially harmful activities.

In the wake of major technology announcements, Trump's comments come amidst growing public anger over the proliferation of data centers. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei released a lengthy essay addressing rising AI concerns, proposing a slowdown in AI model improvements and gaining significant backing from other prominent figures in the tech industry. However, Senator Bernie Sanders, a vocal advocate for AI regulation, dismissed the slowdown as insufficient, urging for more stringent accountability measures.

Data center construction opposition has intensified due to the AI boom, with Anthropic releasing a report detailing misuse of its AI models, including a potential biological weapons development effort in northern Yemen. Additionally, a high-level Anthropic researcher resigned, warning of insufficient oversight and the potential catastrophic consequences of AI development, highlighting the urgent need for increased regulation and control.