Trump dismisses AI regulation calls as "sick conspiracy," backs industry with minimal oversight
Trump claims artificial intelligence needs only strong presidential leadership rather than regulatory guardrails, as tech CEOs push for development safeguards.
Donald Trump has characterized calls for greater AI regulation as a "SICK conspiracy" against artificial intelligence and data centers, stating on Truth Social that "the only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT." Trump asserted his administration has stopped AI company leaders from "doing bad, or potentially bad" things, though he provided no specific examples of such interventions.
The comments come as tech CEOs and policymakers increasingly call for slowing AI development and implementing stronger checks on the technology. A Republican House speaker said he plans to meet with AI executives "soon" alongside the president, according to the report.
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- Trump and Republican allies rail against AI controls despite growing calls for more checks – live — The Guardian — World
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