Trump says there are ways to 'rein' in AI 'if we have to'

President Donald Trump stressed the US will "be careful" in how it handles AI.

Trump says there are ways to 'rein' in AI 'if we have to'

TL;DR

  • President Trump suggested the Justice Department can "rein" in AI if needed.
  • He reiterated his belief in encouraging AI and Super Intelligence (SI).
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated AI labs will not be granted protection from risks and must take responsibility.
  • The administration is observing how they respond to renewed pushes for federal regulation from AI leaders.
  • Trump views the AI safety conversation as a "hoax."
  • He previously suggested his own intelligence was the only necessary "guardrail" for AI.