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President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns from AI researchers regarding the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence. He emphasized that his primary goal is to maintain a competitive advantage over China in the development of the technology.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the growing geopolitical tension surrounding AI development and the prioritization of national security over safety warnings.
President Donald Trump brushed aside warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that the technology is becoming too hard to control and could kill all humans, saying his paramount interest is maintaining an edge over China.
Asked by reporters Thursday upon departing Dallas if he has any concerns about AI leading to human extinction, Trump said, “No, I don’t have any.”
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