Trump dismisses AI extinction fears as researchers call for slower development
AI safety concerns grow as Trump urges U.S. to outrun China in development See why lawmakers and researchers want stronger oversight before models advance too far
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not worried about artificial intelligence causing human extinction, instead focusing on the need for the U.S. to stay ahead of China in AI development.
His remarks came as researchers and employees at OpenAI and Anthropic increased public warnings about the risks of building more powerful AI systems too quickly. Some have raised concerns about advanced models improving themselves and creating safety problems that current oversight may not be ready to handle.
The article also notes that lawmakers from both parties are pushing for stronger AI oversight, including proposals to regulate advanced model deployment and temporarily pause some development until safety rules are in place.