President Trump announced Saturday he is creating an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and will soon name a new AI czar, doubling down on his push to accelerate artificial intelligence development with limited regulation. Why it matters: The White House isn't backing down from its laissez-faire approach to AI, even as the industry's biggest leaders call for stronger safety rules and as public concern about AI intensifies. The latest: Trump offered few details on what this AI Force would actually do, what budget it would have or where it would be placed in the federal government. - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. - His Truth Social post said the government would "not in any way hinder or…
President Trump announced Saturday he is creating an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and will soon name a new AI czar, doubling down on his push to accelerate artificial intelligence development with limited regulation. Why it matters: The White House isn't backing down from its laissez-faire approach to AI, even as the industry's biggest leaders call for stronger safety rules and as public concern about AI intensifies. The latest: Trump offered few details on what this AI Force would actually do, what budget it would have or where it would be placed in the federal government. - The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. - His Truth Social post said the government would "not in any way hinder or…Open
Most agree the AI industry needs oversight. - The critical barrier: Few really trust the industry, or the safety advocates who come from inside the house. Why it matters: Factions in the Trump administration, business executives wary of competitive threats, and advocates for cheaper, more customizable "open" models fear that new regulatory hurdles will offer frontier AI companies too much power. What they're saying: "I do not want a few humans in control of intelligence," Gavin Baker, a top tech investor and commentator on the AI race, said Sunday on X . - Baker said Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was surely sincere when he proposed new AI regulatory proposals in an essay Saturday , although the moves "would be good for his business over…
Most agree the AI industry needs oversight. - The critical barrier: Few really trust the industry, or the safety advocates who come from inside the house. Why it matters: Factions in the Trump administration, business executives wary of competitive threats, and advocates for cheaper, more customizable "open" models fear that new regulatory hurdles will offer frontier AI companies too much power. What they're saying: "I do not want a few humans in control of intelligence," Gavin Baker, a top tech investor and commentator on the AI race, said Sunday on X . - Baker said Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was surely sincere when he proposed new AI regulatory proposals in an essay Saturday , although the moves "would be good for his business over…Open
President Trump declared war on the AI safety panic Monday, dismissing the industry's apocalyptic warnings as part of a "sick conspiracy" to sabotage America and his legacy. Why it matters: Trump is rewriting a complex, years-long debate over AI's dangers in the partisan grammar that has defined MAGA for a decade — hoaxes, conspiracies, traitors and, at the center of it all, one man. - "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT," Trump wrote in a barrage of pro-AI Truth Social posts, where he accused Democrats of stoking the panic. State of play: Monday marked a sharp escalation in the administration's long-standing opposition to AI regulation, as Trump recast the safety debate in…
President Trump declared war on the AI safety panic Monday, dismissing the industry's apocalyptic warnings as part of a "sick conspiracy" to sabotage America and his legacy. Why it matters: Trump is rewriting a complex, years-long debate over AI's dangers in the partisan grammar that has defined MAGA for a decade — hoaxes, conspiracies, traitors and, at the center of it all, one man. - "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT," Trump wrote in a barrage of pro-AI Truth Social posts, where he accused Democrats of stoking the panic. State of play: Monday marked a sharp escalation in the administration's long-standing opposition to AI regulation, as Trump recast the safety debate in…Open
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses calls from AI leaders to slow down development. Griff Jenkins joins to analyze comments from Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, David Sacks, and JD Vance.
AI leaders including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are calling attention to the technology’s rapid growth and advocating for more safety measures. This comes as White House “AI and crypto czar” David Sacks said in a social media post that tech leaders should “go ahead” with regulating themselves without Washington's intervention. Joe responds to the tension by calling attention to a lack of transparency within the AI industry as safety concerns grow.
President Trump is as all-in on AI as a politician could be: all gas, no brakes, and zero interest in hand-wringing about dystopian risks or public disdain. - Democrats are as conflicted on AI as a party could be: skeptical of the labs, spooked by their warnings, but split on whether to shut it all down. Why it matters: This staggering divide makes consensus on federal AI regulation almost unimaginable this year — and probably through early 2029, regardless of who wins control of Congress. Zoom in: Trump has governed as the AI president from Day 1 , applying the same doctrine to models and the data centers that power them — build faster, regulate less, beat China. - Speaking in Ireland on Sunday, he dismissed new safety warnings…
President Trump is as all-in on AI as a politician could be: all gas, no brakes, and zero interest in hand-wringing about dystopian risks or public disdain. - Democrats are as conflicted on AI as a party could be: skeptical of the labs, spooked by their warnings, but split on whether to shut it all down. Why it matters: This staggering divide makes consensus on federal AI regulation almost unimaginable this year — and probably through early 2029, regardless of who wins control of Congress. Zoom in: Trump has governed as the AI president from Day 1 , applying the same doctrine to models and the data centers that power them — build faster, regulate less, beat China. - Speaking in Ireland on Sunday, he dismissed new safety warnings…Open
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Congress won't lead the charge on regulating AI safety . Why it matters: Calls for AI companies to adopt safety protocols reached a fever pitch this week, prompting the four biggest AI labs to endorse slowing their models' development. Driving the news: Johnson was urged this week to cancel the House recess and bring representatives back to D.C. to pass a law on AI safeguards. - During a Sunday appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Johnson said Congress intervening isn't the answer and that AI companies can halt their work at any time. - We have to "resist Congress jumping in and imposing some sort of emergency moratorium. It's got to be done right. Safely. Wisely." What they're…
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Congress won't lead the charge on regulating AI safety . Why it matters: Calls for AI companies to adopt safety protocols reached a fever pitch this week, prompting the four biggest AI labs to endorse slowing their models' development. Driving the news: Johnson was urged this week to cancel the House recess and bring representatives back to D.C. to pass a law on AI safeguards. - During a Sunday appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Johnson said Congress intervening isn't the answer and that AI companies can halt their work at any time. - We have to "resist Congress jumping in and imposing some sort of emergency moratorium. It's got to be done right. Safely. Wisely." What they're…Open
In nine startling hours on Saturday, the four biggest AI labs — which rarely agree on anything — set aside years of feuds and competition to endorse a slower development pace for their models. - Their new stance: Prioritize safety over growth , even at a cost. The big picture: AI's unrelenting growth has hit an inflection point with the public, Washington and even the companies building it. - Data centers are unpopular . People are panicked about doom scenarios . And 51 days before midterms, legislators suddenly realize there are points to be won by cracking down. Against that backdrop, the industry's most powerful CEOs hit the brakes Saturday. - At 10 a.m. ET, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei dropped a 3,800-word essay saying model…
In nine startling hours on Saturday, the four biggest AI labs — which rarely agree on anything — set aside years of feuds and competition to endorse a slower development pace for their models. - Their new stance: Prioritize safety over growth , even at a cost. The big picture: AI's unrelenting growth has hit an inflection point with the public, Washington and even the companies building it. - Data centers are unpopular . People are panicked about doom scenarios . And 51 days before midterms, legislators suddenly realize there are points to be won by cracking down. Against that backdrop, the industry's most powerful CEOs hit the brakes Saturday. - At 10 a.m. ET, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei dropped a 3,800-word essay saying model…Open
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses AI fears and says they are 'designed to scare' the public, according to former White House AI czar David Sacks. FOX Business' Dagen McDowell argues that the media had responsibility in this AI fear. #foxbusiness #fox #thebigmoneyshow #ai #artificialintelligence #technology #tech #media #regulation #usnews #business
DALLAS — A secretive donor network closely aligned with Vice President Vance drew Cabinet members, lawmakers and major GOP donors to a "cowboy-chic" bar here Tuesday night for a marquee pre-party ahead of the Republicans' midterm convention. Why it matters: The donor group, Rockbridge, has become an influential hub for conservative donors and operatives as Vance prepares for a likely run for the White House in 2028. Inside the room: Between 200 and 250 people attended the private welcome reception at The Rustic. - Attendees included Dallas businessman and major GOP donor Ray Washburne, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Trump 2024 co-campaign…
DALLAS — A secretive donor network closely aligned with Vice President Vance drew Cabinet members, lawmakers and major GOP donors to a "cowboy-chic" bar here Tuesday night for a marquee pre-party ahead of the Republicans' midterm convention. Why it matters: The donor group, Rockbridge, has become an influential hub for conservative donors and operatives as Vance prepares for a likely run for the White House in 2028. Inside the room: Between 200 and 250 people attended the private welcome reception at The Rustic. - Attendees included Dallas businessman and major GOP donor Ray Washburne, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Trump 2024 co-campaign…Open
