Trump's Tech Advisor Has Advice for AI Companies Worried They're Building Unsafe Models: 'Just Stop'

AI companies have called for more regulation of their own products to ensure safety. Trump's tech advisor says they can slow down whenever they want.

Trump's Tech Advisor Has Advice for AI Companies Worried They're Building Unsafe Models: 'Just Stop'

TL;DR

  • Michael Kratsios advises AI companies to pause or slow down development if they perceive their models as unsafe.
  • He stated that companies do not need government force to halt potentially unsafe technology.
  • Concerns about AI's rapid development include public safety, job loss, privacy, and cybersecurity risks.
  • Some AI leaders, like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, have publicly called for industry pauses and more robust government regulation.
  • President Trump has expressed support for AI development but also announced an AI Force for coordination.
  • Discussions on AI, including avoiding shared risks, are planned with China's leader Xi Jinping.