In a Q&A, Trump discusses Dario Amodei's views differing greatly from "what is portrayed in the media", meetings with AI leaders, "Super Intelligence", and more (Time)
President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28.
President Trump interviewed by TIME at the White House on September 28 discussed various topics, including AI safety, meetings with AI leaders, and Super Intelligence. Trump stated that Dario Amodei, an AI safety advocate, has views that differ significantly from what is portrayed in the media. Trump expressed that he liked Amodei and his wife, and they had a pleasant dinner together.
Trump, however, believes that AI companies should not be regulated out of business and emphasized the need for self-regulation and responsibility. Trump also mentioned having multiple meetings with AI leaders and expressed optimism about the potential benefits of AI for various fields, including medicine. Regarding the White House's access restrictions for the media, Trump acknowledged that the press doesn't always report fairly but emphasized his belief in a free and honest press.
He accused some media outlets of being fake news and provided examples, stating that he has been criticized negatively for various accomplishments.
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