Trump rejects AI slowdown calls, launches "AI Force" instead
The president offered few details on what his proposed new AI Force would do.
Former US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity, branding such concerns as "hoaxes." He made the remarks while arguing for continued development of AI, posing the question to his followers on Truth Social whether the technology should be called "Super Intelligence" or "Superior Intelligence."
Trump specifically targeted those who claim AI could lead to human extinction or autonomous attacks, stating it was a "hoax" even more so than Russian interference or climate change controversies. He emphasized the importance of AI for the US economy, stating it's bigger than the Industrial Revolution and the Internet. His comments came as world leaders convened for the UN General Assembly, with AI, climate change and conflicts expected to be major topics.
Trump has previously argued that US restrictions on AI could benefit China, and he has since engaged in discussions with Chinese leaders about AI risks. The debate over AI safety and regulation is expected to intensify as the US and China balance technological progress with concerns over cyberattacks, misuse and loss of human control.
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