Johnson Rejects Calls for AI Pause, Cites Risk of Ceding Ground to China
House Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed proposals to pause artificial intelligence development, echoing President Trump's stance that US safeguards are adequate and that a slowdown would benefit China.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected calls for a pause in artificial intelligence development, warning that halting progress could allow China to gain a competitive advantage, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The comments align with President Donald Trump's position on AI regulation. Trump has dismissed concerns over AI risks as a "hoax," according to the report, and has argued that existing US safeguards are sufficient to manage the technology's development.
Trump has also warned that slowing down AI development in the United States would primarily benefit China, which is seen as a key competitor in the global race to develop advanced AI systems, the report said.
The stance from Johnson and Trump comes amid broader debate over how governments should approach the regulation of rapidly advancing AI technology, with some advocates calling for pauses or stricter oversight to address potential risks, while others argue that caution could cede strategic and economic advantages to rival nations.
Al Jazeera's report did not specify additional details regarding the origin of the AI pause proposal that Johnson rejected or provide further direct quotations from Johnson on the matter.
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- US speaker Mike Johnson rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China — Al Jazeera — All
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