Donald Trump claims 'sick conspiracy' against AI is helping China, rejecting calls for regulation

Donald Trump argues the US needs to stay ahead of China in the AI race. ( Reuters: Evan Vucci )

US President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to slowing the development of American AI, saying a "sick conspiracy" is fuelling a backlash.

It follows calls from industry leaders for regulation to rein in the rapidly developing technology, which some experts fear could get out of control and endanger the human race.

This week, the US House of Representatives will suspend legislative business until after the November midterms, making meaningful action in Congress unlikely before those elections.

Link copied Share Share article Donald Trump has aggressively pushed back on calls to regulate AI development in the US, saying there is a "sick conspiracy" against the technology.

Pressure is building in Washington for urgent action to rein in AI's rapid development after a flurry of dire warnings from industry leaders.