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Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar to oversee the technology's development, emphasizing that his administration will not hinder AI growth despite safety concerns.
- Trump described AI as potentially contributing up to 25% of the US GDP and stressed the importance of maintaining US leadership over China in AI amid ongoing geopolitical competition.
- While acknowledging risks, Trump dismissed criticism of AI dangers as a "hoax" and stated that existing legal systems would be used to address any malicious use of AI technologies.
- Leading AI figures, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, have called for slowing AI development and implementing regulatory measures, including independent monitoring and potential "kill switches."
- US lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate AI, but some industry leaders argue that Washington is struggling to keep pace and advocate for trust in AI companies to manage safety responsibly.
