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.
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.