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Trump says US Justice Department could rein in AI companies if needed
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump expressed opposition to new AI regulations at the UN General Assembly, stating that US law enforcement would intervene if necessary.
- He emphasized monitoring AI technology closely through the Department of Justice rather than imposing restrictive regulations.
- Trump dismissed growing public concerns about AI risks, calling alarmist claims a "hoax" and highlighting AI's potential to surpass the Industrial Revolution in impact.
- He announced that US government documents will now refer to AI as "super intelligence" instead of artificial intelligence.
- The remarks come amid increasing public alarm after an Anthropic researcher warned AI could pose existential risks by the end of the decade.
