Trump Calls AI Safety Concerns a “Hoax,” Announces Plans for AI “Czar” and AI Force
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President Trump has dismissed growing concerns regarding AI safety as a politically motivated hoax, asserting that criticism of the technology follows a pattern of alleged Democratic deception. He claimed that opposition efforts initially targeted data centers before shifting focus to artificial intelligence itself, although he provided no evidence for these assertions and both political parties have raised issues regarding infrastructure development. In response to these debates, Trump announced plans to establish an "AI Force" modeled after the Space Force and to appoint an AI "czar," though specific responsibilities for these roles were not detailed. These comments emerge amidst intensifying industry debate following a researcher's resignation from Anthropic over existential risk concerns and CEO Dario Amodei’s proposal to slow development. While OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SpaceX’s Elon Musk offered qualified support for slowing progress, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang echoed Trump’s stance by stating the industry would resist any slowdown. The article notes that venture capitalist David Sacks previously held a similar advisory position before stepping down earlier this year. This announcement highlights the deepening divide between those advocating for caution and those prioritizing rapid technological advancement.
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