Trump Dismisses AI Extinction Risks Amid Calls for Slowdown by OpenAI, Anthropic Insiders
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction, instead emphasizing the need for the U.S. to maintain its technological edge over China in AI development. His comments come amid growing public warnings from researchers at leading AI labs such as OpenAI and Anthropic about the risks of rapidly advancing systems. Several insiders have raised alarms, with some resigning due to fears that companies are 'gambling with our lives.' Researchers highlighted concerns around recursive self-improvement (RSI), a technique where models could enhance their own capabilities without human intervention. Lawmakers from both parties are also pushing for increased oversight of advanced AI development. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at regulating the deployment of powerful AI systems, including the FRONTIER Act and the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act. These legislative efforts reflect growing bipartisan concern over safety risks as companies race to develop increasingly capable models.
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