Trump downplays AI risks and insists on US leadership
US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, describing critics as "very negative forces" raising fears that will not materialise. Speaking to reporters at his golf course in Ireland, he said the United States leads China in AI and that he wants to maintain that position. His remarks followed warnings from researchers at Anthropic that the technology could pose an existential risk to humanity.
Why it matters: The remarks set the tone for US technology governance, where the administration's support for AI firms contrasts with calls from executives and researchers to slow development.