Trump bets on rapid AI race to outpace China
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President Trump dismissed calls from AI leaders Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk to slow AI development, insisting the U.S. must stay ahead of China as the AI race accelerates. The push to curb progress came amid safety concerns and a prominent researcher’s resignation. Democrats criticized the administration for inaction on AI risks, while investor David Sacks urged proceeding without government permission. Amodei also floated government mediation or antitrust waivers to facilitate safety discussions.
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