President Donald Trump stated that his earlier characterization of artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax no longer applies because the technology has been renamed Super Intelligence. The president made these remarks on Tuesday after hosting a meal with major technology executives. He responded to journalist questions regarding his recent artificial intelligence announcements by asserting that the previous claims are outdated due to the new terminology.
Trump dismissed concerns that the federal government was not enforcing sufficient guardrails for the industry. He argued that United States companies are currently dominating China in the sector, which he presented as a reason for reduced regulatory urgency. Instead of introducing new federal regulations, the president claimed that the industry is self-regulating through the presence of the smartest people in the world watching over each other.
The executives present at the event included leaders from major technology firms, with The Verge identifying Google among the participants. The report highlighted a specific moment where Mark Zuckerberg displayed a panicked expression when Trump called on him to speak during the interaction.