On Monday, former President Donald Trump used Truth Social to emphasize the United States' lead over China in artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that a strong and intelligent president is crucial for AI's development rather than regulatory constraints. He accused China of engaging in a "sick conspiracy" against AI and data centers while warning critics about potential consequences. This post follows his recent statements to reporters where he similarly highlighted the U.S.'s superiority in AI technology and dismissed concerns over needing strict regulation, instead advocating for American leadership under his guidance.
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and others in the AI industry have expressed concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for a slower pace to ensure better alignment with safety measures. However, on Sunday during a trip back to Washington from Ireland, former President Donald Trump dismissed these worries, stating there would be "more good than bad" from AI. On Monday, Trump reiterated his stance on Truth Social, asserting that the only necessary control over AI is provided by a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, implying the U.S. already has this in abundance. He also criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other tech leaders warning about potential dangers of AI, accusing them of being part of a "SICK conspiracy" against the technology. Trump's comments come as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit Washington on September 24 for an official summit where AI development is expected to be a key topic.
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US President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his push to keep the United States ahead of China in artificial intelligence, saying AI needs a "strong and smart president" rather than additional "guardrails."
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US was already leading China in AI and warned that the country must maintain its advantage.
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He wrote, "The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the USA has that, in spades!"
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He added, "The Trump Administration has stopped AI “people” from doing bad, or potentially bad, “things,“ like Dario (Anthropic!), who is now pretending to be a “perfect little angel” - and we will continue to do so!
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We already have tremendous CRIMINAL and REGULATORY power over these companies!"
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Trump on his Truth Social post againt targeted Xi Jinping-led China over AI, saying "There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and Data Centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China.
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WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS!
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We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so.
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Trump's post came a day after he told reporters that the US was leading China in AI and should preserve its technological advantage.
“We're leading China in AI.
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We're the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins,” Trump said when asked whether the AI industry should slow down or face tighter regulation.
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Trump acknowledged that authorities could introduce safeguards for AI but said some concerns about the technology were exaggerated.
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“We could put guardrails.
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We can do this and that.
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But I think you have a lot of very negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn't be bringing it up and they're bringing up things that won't happen,” he said.
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The comments come as the US and China compete for leadership in artificial intelligence.
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