Trump’s AI meeting with tech CEOs to focus on finding balance, US House speaker says
Leading AI companies are calling for slowing development of increasingly capable AI systems
President Donald Trump's meeting with tech CEOs on artificial intelligence on Tuesday (Sep 29) will center on achieving a balance between innovation and oversight, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaking to Fox Business Network on Monday, Johnson stated that the government should not impose a moratorium or hyper-regulate the technology, as it may result in losing the race to China.
Instead, Johnson emphasized the importance of maintaining innovation while striking the right balance, a main topic of the conversation. Tech leaders such as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Greg Brockman, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Google's Sundar Pichai, and SpaceXAI's Elon Musk are expected to attend the meeting with Trump and Johnson.
The White House meeting comes as leading AI companies warn of the risks to humanity and call for governments to collaborate in managing the powerful technology. Trump has downplayed concerns over potential misuse of AI harming people, emphasizing the importance of maintaining America's competitive edge over China. He asserts that the US already has safeguards in place for the technology, including at the Department of Justice.
Johnson suggested that the US should prioritize safety without impeding development, advocating for transparency and oversight. However, some lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about Trump's cautious approach, urging Congress to take action to protect American citizens. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for responsible engagement with AI safety, urging a bold and responsible response from Congress.
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