Trump pushes back as AI leaders fuel calls to rein in rapidly advancing technology
President Trump has rejected calls for increased oversight of artificial intelligence, dismissing warnings from industry leaders about the technology's potential risks. His stance counters recent arguments from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who called for a development slowdown due to concerns that rapid advancements pose an existential threat to society.
President Trump rejected calls for greater oversight of artificial intelligence despite the dire warnings of some in the industry. The president's pushback comes after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay arguing for a slowdown across leading AI companies, warning rapid advances in the technology now pose an existential threat to society. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Stephen Witt.
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