Donald Trump launched a Truth Social tirade, dismissing AI safety concerns as a 'hoax' and rebranding the technology 'SUPER INTELLIGENCE,' while equating skeptics to climate change alarmists and insisting on unbridled growth for geopolitical dominance.
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to lambaste AI skeptics and experts, likening their concerns about the technology's rapid development and lack of oversight to 'Global Warming' warnings, which he also labeled a 'Hoax.' Trump declared that 'Whoever wins AI, WINS!' and asserted that the U.S. must not 'stifle Growth' in an area he believes will surpass the Industrial Revolution. In a bid to rebrand the technology amidst public skepticism, he dubbed it 'SUPER INTELLIGENCE,' even polling his followers on potential new names. Trump consistently dismisses calls for AI guardrails, arguing that a 'STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT' is the only necessary control, and that regulation would hinder America's economic prospects. He has labeled AI skeptics' beliefs as 'treasonous' and criticized figures like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for advocating federal regulation, claiming a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI that benefits China. The article highlights that despite Trump's stance, numerous AI companies have reported incidents of models 'going rogue,' prompting some AI leaders to acknowledge the need for legal and ethical frameworks. Furthermore, the rapid construction of massive AI data centers is causing local controversies over land use, power, and water consumption, leading to increased utility costs in affected communities, with public opinion on these developments remaining divided.
