Republicans are pushing back against Democratic efforts to dominate the artificial intelligence debate ahead of the midterms, with President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson hosting a high-profile event focused on "superintelligence," a term the president has adopted to frame the technology. Tech industry leaders attended the gathering, where they signed a declaration emphasizing the need for innovation and caution in AI development. The move comes as Democrats have increasingly used AI as a campaign issue, seeking to shape public perception of its risks and benefits. The luncheon signals a strategic effort by Republicans to counter Democratic messaging and assert their own vision for AI policy.
President Trump and Republicans are seeking to reclaim control of the narrative surrounding artificial intelligence as Democrats use the issue to go on offense ahead of the midterms. Numerous tech leaders joined Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at a Tuesday luncheon on “superintelligence” — the president’s new term for AI — where they signed...
