Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down

BBC News · 1 month ago · 30 ● 125 sources

Donald Trump downplayed artificial intelligence risk warnings after multiple experts urged slowing AI development, including concerns about catastrophic outcomes. The article cites Anthropic’s former researcher warning of a “strong chance” of dying in the “immediate future” if development continues at the current pace. The debate shifts to Trump’s emphasis on staying ahead of China while industry leaders and some researchers call for a coordinated slowdown.