Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
President Donald Trump is firmly supporting artificial intelligence technology despite warnings of potential dangers. He dismisses concerns about robots taking over as a hoax and frames AI as the greatest economic development engine in history. The president's enthusiasm comes despite growing skepticism from industry insiders and politicians, including some within his own Republican Party.
OpenAI's CEO warns of the world's right to fear AI but insists on trusting AI firms, while calls for greater safeguards face political deadlock. Trump's embrace of AI is driven by its role in the booming US economy and the desire to maintain a competitive edge over China in the global AI race.
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