Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as "hoax," rejects safeguard calls
The US president rejected warnings about artificial intelligence risks as Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark advocated for mandatory AI "kill switch" measures.
President Trump characterized concerns about AI safety as a "hoax," pushing back against calls for stronger regulatory safeguards on artificial intelligence development. His comments contrast with recent warnings from industry leaders about potential risks.
Jack Clark, co-founder of AI safety company Anthropic, told the BBC that a mandatory "kill switch" mechanism may be necessary to control advanced AI systems. The exchange highlights diverging views on how to manage AI development between the administration and some technology sector figures.
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