Trump pledges not to stifle AI growth, calling it bigger than the Industrial Revolution
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will not stifle the growth of artificial intelligence, describing the technology as bigger than the Industrial Revolution or the internet, while vowing to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
In a Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is "not going to stifle Growth" of artificial intelligence, calling the technology something that will be "bigger than the Industrial Revolution, or the Internet, itself."[2][4][5][6]
Trump declared that "Whoever wins AI, WINS!" and asserted that the United States is leading over China and other competitors, pledging to maintain that advantage. He added, "We will be careful," while noting that he will "only encourage AI or, SI (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)!"[3][5][6]
Addressing regulatory and safety concerns, Trump stated that the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies will "rein things in if we have to." CNBC reported that Trump's mention of the DOJ as a backstop came as he downplayed potential AI risks, which he has previously described as a hoax, while touting American AI development as a competitive advantage.[5][6]
Key facts
- Trump stated he will not stifle AI growth, describing it as bigger than the Industrial Revolution or the internet.
- Trump claimed the U.S. currently leads China in AI and pledged to maintain that lead, declaring that "Whoever wins AI, WINS!"
- Trump wrote that the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies will rein in AI risks "if we have to."
- Trump wrote "We will be careful" and stated he will only encourage AI or "SI (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)!"
- CNBC reported that Trump's statements downplayed AI risks, which he has repeatedly referred to as a hoax, while framing domestic AI development as a national competitive advantage.
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unusual_whales@unusual_whalesPost on X ·
Trump says he will “not stifle” AI growth, calling it something that could become “bigger than the Industrial Revolution or the Internet itself.”
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The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetterPost on X ·
BREAKING: President Trump says he is “not going to stifle growth” of AI which is “bigger than the Industrial Revolution or the internet itself.” Once again, you do not own enough assets. https://t.co/QJtHnqQRhx
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Polymarket@PolymarketPost on X ·
JUST IN: Trump declares AI will be “bigger than the Industrial Revolution” or the internet, while vowing to keep the U.S. ahead of China.
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BlockNews@blocknewsdotcomPost on X ·
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump says he is “not going to stifle growth” of AI, calling it “bigger than the Industrial Revolution or the internet itself.” https://t.co/HehtN4MA74
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CNBC@CNBCPost on X ·
President Donald Trump said Monday that the Department of Justice and other U.S. law enforcement agencies will rein in risks associated with artificial intelligence “if we have to.” “We will be careful,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. Trump’s mention of the DOJ as a backstop came as he again downplayed potential dangers from AI, which he has repeatedly called a hoax. The president has touted AI development by American companies as a competitive advantage for the United States, which he wants to maintain. More: https://t.co/FwQZlWQTLe
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Evan@StockMKTNewzPost on X ·
🇺🇸 President Trump just posted this: "Whoever wins AI, WINS! We are leading now over China, and everyone else, and I’m going to keep it that way! I’m not going to stifle Growth, of something that will be bigger than the Industrial Revolution, or the Internet, itself. We will be careful, and that’s why we have the Department of Justice, and other Law Enforcement bodies, that will rein things in if we have to, but I will only encourage AI or, SI (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)!"
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