Trump Says AI Safety Guardrails Must Not Cost U.S. Lead Over China

Donald Trump told CBS '60 Minutes' that he is open to regulations on artificial intelligence as long as the measures do not impede national competitiveness. He stated that while the risks associated with the technology are manageable, the U.S. cannot implement safety restrictions that would push the country into a "deep second position" relative to its rivals.

Trump noted that the U.S. currently holds a lead in the sector, while asserting that China is developing AI without any safety restrictions. He warned that the U.S. cannot afford to lose the race to Beijing, arguing that if the U.S. fails to prioritize its development, China will inevitably possess the technology first.