Trump rejects an AI pause, citing competition with China
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the country must stay ahead of Beijing in the strategic field of artificial intelligence. He was responding to concerns from AI leaders about the growing capabilities of their models.
US President Donald Trump rejected calls for a pause in artificial-intelligence development on Saturday, saying the country must remain ahead of China in the strategic field.
He made the statement after AI leaders raised concerns about the growing capabilities of the models being developed by their companies.
Competition with Beijing
Trump tied the need to continue advancing the technology to competition from Beijing. He provided no further details about possible measures or timelines.
The debate is taking place ahead of the US midterm elections. At the same time, major companies in the sector are facing funding difficulties.
What we know
- Donald Trump said the US must stay ahead of China in AI development.
- The president rejected calls to pause the technology's development.
- AI leaders raised concerns about the growing capabilities of their models.
- The debate is unfolding ahead of the US midterm elections.
- Major companies in the sector are facing funding difficulties.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that donald Trump said the US must stay ahead of China in AI development.
- Reporting from Le Monde Economy is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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