Trump Backs AI Expansion

President Trump backed faster AI development and rejected calls from leading executives for a coordinated slowdown and more outside safety oversight. He framed catastrophe warnings as a “hoax,” saying his administration should handle the issue instead of Congress imposing a pause. Trump adviser David Sacks said existing liability rules already address safety and accused the panic of trying to sway the midterms. The fight centers on fears that advanced systems could slip human control or help bad actors hack targets. It is also tangled with China, as U.S. leaders warn against falling behind while safety advocates seek cooperation. Mark Zuckerberg said each lab must police its own models. Congress is under pressure, but leaders remain split.