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Senator shreds Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ with edgy two-word retort to his AI rebrand
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s effort to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” and downplay concerns about AI risks was dismissed by Democrats on Capitol Hill, signaling limited influence if they regain congressional control.
- Democrats, including Sen. Ruben Gallego and Sen. Ron Wyden, advocate for regulatory guardrails on AI, citing growing industry warnings about existential risks, while Republicans largely downplay AI dangers.
- Polling indicates a majority of Trump voters acknowledge AI risks, contrasting with the president’s stance that only strong presidential control is needed for AI oversight.
- Bipartisan legislative efforts are underway to regulate AI, including proposals for tiered regulation and independent audits, reflecting potential cooperation in the next Congress.
- Prominent Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer are pushing for measures to prevent AI technology from falling into adversarial hands, particularly ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
