Trump is the US president, and his administration has favoured industry self-policing over strict AI regulation. Recent coverage includes a private White House dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, $2.4 billion in computing pledges for federal AI research from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic, and his UN call to rebrand frontier AI as "super intelligence." He also said Bessent will not be a "super intelligence" czar.
Big Tech braces for AI regulation fight after US midtermsBloomberg notes that AI leaders aligned themselves with Trump, an alliance that may not hold up after next week's midterm elections, as Big Tech prepares for a fight over AI regulation.
Trump Triples Down on 'Super Intelligence'Gizmodo reports that Trump has again emphasized the topic of 'super intelligence,' though the article provides no specific policy details or actions.
Reuters: AI Jitters and the Financial Week in Five ChartsA Reuters commentary reviews the financial week in five charts, covering AI-related jitters, Trump's fading oil influence and a new China shock.
Tailscale touts Canadian identity to win Europe clientsCybersecurity company Tailscale Inc. says it is trying to leverage its Canadian identity to win business from governments and enterprises worried about American AI security, as Trump tariff tensions add to client unease.
Trump Dines With Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiPresident Trump hosted a private dinner at the White House with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, as the article discusses America's huge bet on artificial intelligence.
Silicon Valley AI founders cheer Trump's call for industry self-policing on safetyThe Washington Post reports that Silicon Valley AI founders are welcoming Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety, a stance that could shape US AI regulation and reflects industry preference for self-governance over strict government oversight.
Trump unveils $2.4B in tech giant AI pledgesPresident Trump announced $2.4 billion in computing commitments from tech giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic for federal AI-driven scientific research, with Nvidia contributing $1 billion. The funding will expand the Genesis Mission to 14 federal agencies in energy, health and space, as Trump pushes to rebrand AI as 'Super Intelligence.'
Sen. Schiff on AI regulation and free speechCalifornia Democratic Senator Adam Schiff discussed AI regulation, questioning whether the non-binding safety pact Trump had AI CEOs sign is sufficient. He supports creating a new AI regulator and noted that after the Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, new rules could face immediate litigation.
Consumer tech weekly: Anthropic prepares IPO, Trump weighs AI stakesA roundup of consumer tech news from September 28 to October 2: Anthropic is preparing for an IPO and Trump is weighing AI stakes, among other developments.
Trump's AI self-policing stance draws scrutinyThe article criticizes the Trump administration for letting tech companies self-police AI, citing a taxpayer-funded 29-second campaign ad a month before the midterms as Trump faces poor poll numbers.
Stocks Jump on Inflation Surprise; OpenAI Eyes $1.4T ValuationA surprise inflation reading lifted stocks and pushed yields lower. Trump struck an AI accord, OpenAI is chasing a $1.4 trillion valuation, Apple made a smart-home push, and KKR flagged an $8 trillion AI funding gap.
Indiana explores how to deal with the growing impact of artificial intelligenceNearly four years after ChatGPT's launch, about half of U.S. adults use chatbots and tech giants have poured hundreds of billions into AI. Indiana has nearly 60 operating data centers, sparking community pushback over resource use, while the Trump administration favors industry self-policing over regulation.
Trump proposes 'super intelligence' as rebrand for AI at UNTrump at the UN General Assembly urged rebranding frontier AI as 'super intelligence,' saying whoever wins it wins. The article argues such metaphors distort public understanding and derail regulation, calling for dismantling AI's mythological language.
Bessent won't be 'super intelligence' czar, Trump saysTrump said Bessent will not serve as the 'super intelligence' czar, clarifying speculation about the AI policy post.
Trump, House Speaker and tech CEOs to meet on AI Sept 29According to a source, Trump, the US House speaker and tech CEOs are set to meet on September 29 to discuss artificial intelligence. The meeting could shape the direction of future US AI policy.
Diplomats told to say 'super intelligence' instead of 'artificial intelligence'The Hill reports that U.S. diplomats have been ordered to use the term 'super intelligence' rather than 'artificial intelligence' in messaging tied to Trump's push. The shift signals a change in policy language, though the report gives no details on who issued the directive or how widely it applies.
OpenAI Urges US-China Coordination on AI SafetyOpenAI is urging US-led global standards for the most powerful AI systems, including shared safety tests and US-China coordination on serious incidents. The proposal comes just before Trump's talks with Xi, with AI risks and technological competition high on the agenda.
Trump’s Attempt to Rename AI Misunderstands the MAGA FaithfulTrump's attempt to rename AI misunderstands the MAGA faithful, failing to grasp their actual views and needs.
Trump-Xi Summit to Focus on AI, Tariffs, Rare MineralsAs the US and China grow more intertwined in the AI boom, hardware exports and tech restrictions have become major bargaining chips. The upcoming Trump-Xi summit is expected to center on these issues.
Trump and AI Boosters Miss the Mark With US VotersBloomberg reports that while Trump and AI boosters urge pushing forward with the technology, many US voters do not see its benefits, leaving a clear gap between the political message and public sentiment.
Bessent calls meeting with China's He Lifeng successfulUS Treasury Secretary Bessent met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of a Trump-Xi summit and called the meeting "successful." The report did not disclose specific details or outcomes of the talks.
Trump to name an AI czarTrump said he will appoint an AI czar and keeps pushing tech firms to race ahead on development while dismissing safety fears as a hoax.
AI Titans Invited to Trump–Xi DinnerPolitico reports that leading AI figures were invited to a dinner involving Trump and Xi, highlighting the intersection of the AI industry with high-level political engagements.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation; US reacts slowlyTech CEOs have called for AI regulation, but President Trump and the US Congress have not moved quickly to act.
Bengio: training process itself makes AI dangerousYoshua Bengio warns that the training process can make AI learn deception and rule-gaming, calling for independent safety reviews before further training or deployment; the report also notes Trump disagrees.
Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as insiders call slowdownThe report says Trump dismissed AI extinction risks while more than a dozen insiders from OpenAI and Anthropic called for a slowdown, highlighting a split between political rhetoric and concerns within the AI industry about development speed and safety.
AI safety fears spike before Xi–Trump summitThe South China Morning Post reports that AI safety concerns are spiking ahead of the Xi–Trump summit, highlighting heightened public and policy anxiety around AI risks.
China Responds to US Claims of 'Malicious' AI DistillationWHEC reports that ahead of planned Trump–Xi talks, China rebutted U.S. claims of 'malicious' AI distillation, reflecting bilateral disagreements on AI governance and national security.
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