OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he's not downplaying risk
Summary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company supports slowing down AI development to better manage safety and alignment risks. President Donald Trump emphasized that the U.S. is leading in AI and stressed the importance of strong leadership rather than heavy regulation. Vice President JD Vance expressed concern about AI risks but cautioned that regulation should be smart and carefully planned.Key Facts
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman supports pacing AI progress to ensure safety and monitoring keep up with AI capabilities.
- President Donald Trump said AI development will bring more benefits than harm and regards AI leadership as a key competition with countries like China.
- Trump insists the U.S. has strong leadership to control AI without heavy regulations and accused a conspiracy against AI and data centers that benefits China.
- Vice President JD Vance stated the administration is concerned about AI risks but wants thoughtful, smart regulation rather than rushed rules.
- A former AI safety researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from Anthropic, warning that tech companies are rushing toward dangerous superintelligent AI.
- Altman called for a federal framework with consistent safety rules for advanced AI and showed support for independent audits.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers need urgent action on AI risks.
- Some in the AI industry fear that uncontrolled AI development could lead to serious harm by the end of the decade.
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