🇺🇸 Donald Trump · 🇨🇳 Xi Jinping
Trump says working with Xi on AI would hurt US companies
What happened
Trump stated that he does not want to work with Xi on AI, claiming it would make it harder for US companies to build better AI products than their Chinese counterparts. Trump made the statement during an event in Washington, also announcing his intention to meet with tech executives to discuss AI. The meeting will focus on finding a balance between innovation and oversight. Trump's views on AI contradict those of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who expressed a desire for a more hands-on approach t
Why it matters
Concerns about the risks of AI technology to the public are mounting, with some researchers warning that it could kill humans within a decade. A nationwide poll shows that a significant majority of respondents believe AI companies have not done enough to prevent harm to society. The meeting between Trump and tech executives aims to address these concerns.
Key facts
- * Trump does not want to work with Xi on governing AI technology. * Trump believes working with Xi would hurt US companies. * Trump will meet with tech executives to discuss AI. * A nationwide poll shows 73% of respondents worry AI companies haven't done enough to prevent harm. * Xi Jinping expressed a desire for a more hands-on approach to AI development.
Official statement
“We're leading now over China and everyone else, and I want to keep it that way,”
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