Trump Defends Corporate AI Interests, Downplays Risks at UN
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At the UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump signaled his willingness to let the Justice Department intervene in the AI sector, while reiterating his opposition to much-needed AI regulations.
President Donald Trump addressed delegates at the United Nations General Assembly, making clear that U.S. law-enforcement agencies, particularly the Department of Justice, would only monitor the artificial intelligence industry and intervene if absolutely necessary. Trump doubled down on his opposition to new regulations, prioritizing unchecked corporate profit over public safety, and described AI as 'bigger than the Industrial Revolution,' ignoring the social and ethical consequences. He also announced that future U.S. government documents would refer to 'super intelligence' instead of artificial intelligence, a move that seems more about rebranding than real oversight.
Trump’s comments come at a time of growing public alarm over the dangers of AI, especially after an Anthropic researcher resigned and warned of existential threats posed by the technology. Instead of taking these warnings seriously, Trump dismissed them as a 'hoax,' echoing his pattern of undermining scientific and expert concerns in favor of industry interests.