A former president is dismissing growing concerns over artificial intelligence, rejecting calls for government oversight despite mounting unease from tech leaders and lawmakers across the political spectrum. While warnings about AI’s risks have intensified—including from within Silicon Valley and bipartisan policymakers—he has framed the technology as an opportunity rather than a threat, arguing that regulation could stifle innovation. His stance contrasts sharply with a broad consensus calling for safeguards, as fears over job displacement, misinformation, and ethical dilemmas continue to escalate. The divide highlights a key political and ideological clash over how to balance AI’s potential with its unchecked dangers.
President Trump is downplaying the mounting concerns about artificial intelligence and resisting calls for regulation, putting him out of step with a growing chorus of worries coming from within the tech industry and both sides of the political aisle. Trump, speaking with reporters over the weekend and in social media posts on Monday, said warnings...
