Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety oversight
The president discussed AI development with tech executives at the White House and launched a new government AI website, while also addressing a dog meat farm rescue in South Korea.
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President Trump said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on artificial intelligence oversight, according to remarks made as he discussed AI development with dozens of technology executives at the White House. The comments came ahead of a luncheon Trump described using the term "superintelligence" to characterize the trajectory of AI development.
Alongside the AI discussions, Trump launched a new AI-powered website intended to support government services, while pledging not to impose restrictions that would stifle the technology's continued growth. The combination of moves underscores the administration's broader approach of encouraging rapid AI advancement while resisting closer coordination with China on the subject.
A competitive posture on AI
Trump's stated reluctance to collaborate with Beijing on AI oversight reflects the broader framing of AI development as a competitive race between major powers, particularly the United States and China, rather than primarily a subject for joint international governance. That stance contrasts with calls from some AI safety advocates for greater international cooperation on managing the technology's risks.
The White House gathering brought together a large number of technology executives, suggesting continued high-level engagement between the administration and the AI industry as policy questions around safety, regulation and competitiveness continue to evolve.
Unrelated developments
Separately, dozens of dogs were rescued from a breeding farm in South Korea, part of the country's move toward a complete phase-out of the dog meat industry, an unrelated development reported alongside the AI news.
Sources
- Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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