Trump Announces New 'AI Force' amid Mounting Pressure
Trump has once again called AI warnings "hoaxes" and vowed to "cherish, help" the industry.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an AI force, amid growing concerns over the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence. In a recent social media post, Trump stated that he will appoint an AI czar to lead the new force, dismissing warnings from experts and industry figures as "hoaxes" pushed by Democrats.
Trump compared the criticism of unchecked AI growth to other "hoaxes," including impeachment efforts, transgender rights, and global warming. The president also vowed not to hinder the growth of the AI industry, describing it as "the next industrial revolution" that will account for 25% of the US GDP. He expressed his intention to maintain the US' lead over China and the rest of the world in AI advancements.
Growing calls for regulating AI have come from top industry figures, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, and Anthropic's Dario Amodei, who have proposed the creation of a self-regulatory body to address safety concerns.
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