Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
Donald Trump has downplayed the risks of artificial intelligence, contradicting dire warnings from experts and industry leaders who have called for a slowdown in development. He emphasized the importance of the US leading China in AI, stating "whoever wins AI, wins." This stance comes after a former Anthropic researcher warned of existential risks if AI development continues at its current pace.
Why it matters
This article highlights the significant global debate between rapid AI development for economic and strategic advantage versus the potential existential risks, with a major political figure taking a stance that could influence policy and investment. It underscores the geopolitical race in AI and the ethical dilemmas facing world leaders.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dan Sales President Trump says 'negative forces' bringing up AI risks that won't happen US President Donald Trump has downplayed risks posed by artificial intelligence following days of dire warnings by experts.
"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," Trump said during a visit to Ireland.
One of the warnings came from a former Anthropic researcher who said "there is a strong chance that we could all die in the immediate future" if the current pace of development continued.
On Saturday, top industry bosses agreed and called for a slow-down. Trump did not directly address the idea, but said: "We're leading China on AI... and, frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI, wins."
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