Trump Dismisses AI Warnings as 'Hoax' While Tech Leaders Demand Urgent Safety Rules
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Tech industry leaders are urging the US government to slow down artificial intelligence development and introduce formal safety regulations. They warn that without proper controls, AI could pose serious risks to society.
President Trump rejects these concerns. He calls the doomsday predictions a "hoax" and shows strong support for the AI industry.
What explains his enthusiasm for AI? Jonathan Freedland and Guardian US tech editor Blake Montgomery explore this question in the latest Politics Weekly America episode.