Trump says a strong, smart president is the only "guardrail" AI needs

Herb Scribner

President Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One. — President Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sept. 13 while returning to Joint Base Andrews, Md., after attending the Irish Open at his family's golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

President Trump lashed out at calls for new AI guardrails and protections, arguing AI only needs a "STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT" and that AI critics should "BEWARE!"

Why it matters: Trump continues to plant himself against calls for AI safety regulations as a growing chorus of AI leaders and CEOs call for a slowdown in AI's development and better regulations to help keep humanity safe.

What he's saying: "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS! We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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Trump says a strong, smart president is the only "guardrail" AI needs

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