Treasury official: AI risk should be borne by people, not a government shield

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says AI developers must take responsibility and cannot rely on a government liability shield, signaling alignment with Trump’s preference for looser AI regulation. The interview also touches on US-China talks, a looming expiry of the trade truce, Iran sanctions, and expectations for future Fed rate moves.
Topics:business#ai-regulation#federal-reserve-rates#liability-shield#politics#trump-administration#us-china-talks
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