Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence as a "hoax" on Monday, rejecting calls for greater safeguards for the rapidly advancing technology. Jack Clark, co-founder of AI company Anthropic, suggested to the BBC that a mandatory "kill switch" to shut down dangerous AI might be necessary.
Concerns about AI's risks to humanity have recently been raised by executives and employees of major AI firms, causing shares of tech companies to drop. Trump likened AI warnings to the "Global Warming Scam" perpetrated by the "Radical Left Democrats" and called himself the "Hoax Buster," comparing AI concerns to the "RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA HOAX."
Trump stated that the only "guardrails" needed for AI were a "strong and smart president." Chinese state media noted that Washington's anxiety over China's rapid AI development is influencing its policy priorities, with experts warning that the US could fall behind if it slows down AI development or tightens regulations.
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