Trump says no need for more AI regulation, slams Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Trump said the U.S. already has criminal and regulatory power over AI companies as tech leaders pressed for safety rules.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump rejected calls for new artificial intelligence regulations, dismissing concerns from industry leaders and specifically slamming Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for urging development slowdowns.
- Blaming a 'SICK conspiracy' for voter backlash regarding AI data centers and frontier models, the president claimed that only China benefits from the doubts cast on artificial intelligence development.
- Trump insisted his administration possesses 'tremendous CRIMINAL and REGULATORY power' to stop AI companies from doing 'bad, or potentially bad' things, sarcastically labeling Amodei a 'perfect little angel.'
- Industry leaders, including those at OpenAI and Microsoft, urged a pause in development over the weekend to ensure safety and preserve national security, leading to tech stocks tumbling on Monday.
- Despite pressure from aides to deliver a prime-time address announcing new AI regulations, the president reiterated his belief that a 'STRONG AND SMART' president is the only guardrail needed.
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Trump Rejects Calls for AI Guardrails, Blasts Anthropic’s Amodei
President Donald Trump dismissed calls for artificial intelligence guardrails and slammed Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei for urging a slowdown in the technology’s development.
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Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers
President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”
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