Josh Shapiro Says Donald Trump Helped China Gain Edge in AI Race
Speaking at an AI summit in Pittsburgh, Shapiro warned of AI risks, criticized federal inaction and urged tougher safeguards.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro accused President Donald Trump's administration of enabling China to advance in artificial intelligence (AI) by permitting Nvidia to export AI chips to Chinese entities. This occurred ahead of an upcoming meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Shapiro emphasized that AI should be a primary topic.
Shapiro argued that by facilitating chip sales to China, the administration undermined Trump's own pledge to outpace China in AI development. He accused the Trump administration of weakening America's technological advantage and suggested stronger safeguards should be put in place to protect American interests. Shapiro urged that next week's meeting, when Trump visits the U.S., should focus on AI issues.
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