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Trump dismisses AI extinction risks amid insider calls for slowdown

Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity. This statement comes as a significant number of insiders from prominent AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are advocating for a slowdown in AI development. Concurrently, lawmakers are exploring the implementation of safeguards to manage the rapid advancements in the field. AI

IMPACT Highlights a divergence in perspectives on AI safety, with political figures downplaying risks while industry insiders urge caution.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a public figure and industry insiders on AI risks.

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Trump dismisses AI extinction risks amid insider calls for slowdown

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    Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extin

    Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extinction as researchers at leading AI companies warn about rapid advances and lawmakers propose safeguards. https://www. cn…