Trump Rejects AI Doomsday Fears, Urges US to Forge Ahead
Trump said he is focused on keeping the United States ahead of China as lawmakers weigh new guardrails for artificial intelligence.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump said he has 'no' concerns about existential risks from artificial intelligence, emphasizing that 'whoever wins AI wins' in the competition with China.
- Trump's comments followed warnings from Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who resigned and alleged leading firms are 'racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives.'
- Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz said this week that AI risks are 'deeply concerning' and his committee may hold a markup this month on legislation with Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressing biological and nuclear threats.
- Separately, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei outlined a three-step framework on Saturday to pace development and manage AI risks, while Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called on Congress to convene a special session on AI.
- Trump's administration has largely embraced AI firms in his second term, contrasting with Pentagon warnings earlier this year about Anthropic's model and Trump's dismissal of safety concerns as 'very negative forces' raising issues that 'won't happen.
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The Independent (US)Trump dismisses artificial intelligence safety fears in race to beat China
President says the U.S. needs to maintain its advantage over China in the race for the development of this technology
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