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Trump unloads on tech titans pushing for slowdown on emerging industry: ‘WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS!’
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In Short: President Trump dismissed calls for a slowdown in AI development, asserting, 'Whoever wins AI.
President Donald Trump dismissed calls for a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) development, asserting, 'Whoever wins AI, and we're leading by a lot. Whoever wins AI wins,' during an interview with Fox Business. The statement came just days after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a blanket slowdown in AI development to ensure safety.
Meanwhile, several of Silicon Valley's most powerful executives, including those within the AI space, are calling for a slowdown in the development of increasingly capable AI technology. This call for caution has drawn support from industry leaders, highlighting a growing divide between the administration and tech executives.
The industry's push for regulation reflects growing concerns about the rapid advancement of AI and its potential impacts. Despite the calls for caution, Trump's stance suggests a continued push for US leadership in the AI race, emphasizing the strategic importance of AI technology.
What's still developing
- "I said it from the very beginning. Whoever wins AI, and we're leading by a lot. Whoever wins AI wins," Trump responded, going on to demur when asked if he uses AI himself.
- Trump on Sunday appeared to push back on that sentiment.
- "But have you heard directly from any of them?" a reporter pressed, asking about AI tech leaders.
- A senior industry source told The Times that leading AI companies are focused less on convincing the president of the dangers ahead than on working with lawmakers on potential regulation, as the administration remains divided over how to proceed — and as Trump appears to lack a clear understanding of the risks.
Sources
- Fox Businesslink