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Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tactic

BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) - An essay by Anthropic's CEO calling for a slowing down of AI development may look like a rational statement focused on safety risks, but it is really a "Cold War playbook" targeting China, the state-backed Global Times said in an editorial.

Factbox-How AI leaders and world governments react to 'AI doom' fears

Factbox-How AI leaders and world governments react to 'AI doom' fears

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in the pace of advanced AI development on Saturday, winning rare backing from SpaceXAI's Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and sparking a debate over AI "doomerism".

Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has sparked renewed debate about its risks, with both the United States and China expressing concerns

Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

President Trump Rejects AI Regulation Calls, Citing Need for 'STRONG AND SMART PRESIDENT'

President Trump Rejects AI Regulation Calls, Citing Need for 'STRONG AND SMART PRESIDENT'

President Trump has publicly dismissed growing calls for increased regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the only necessary 'guardrails' for AI are a 'STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT.' In a series of Truth Social posts, President Trump characterized concerns about AI and data centers as a 'hoax' and a 'SICK conspiracy,' suggesting that such efforts are aimed at hindering U.S. leadership in the field and are beneficial only to countries like China. He specifically criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who had advocated for a slower development of AI models to mitigate risks, claiming his administration has already prevented AI 'people' from engaging in 'bad, or potentially bad, 'things.'' This stance directly opposes the views of several tech leaders, including Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Elon Musk, who have called for greater government oversight to ensure AI safety, address legal liabilities, and promote national security.

Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - No government in the world is ready for the changes artificial intelligence will bring to society, Bill Gates said in an interview with Reuters, as he warned of the risks ahead.

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading back

By Ellen Zhang and Marius Zaharia BEIJING/HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A year after shifting production and sourcing out of China to avoid higher U.S. tariffs, some companies are learning that replicating the country's factory ecosystem is not so easy and are bringing manufacturing back.

House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts

House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts

House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.

Burry says AI leaders have 'nothing to slow down'

Burry says AI leaders have 'nothing to slow down'

Michael Burry's four-point rebuttal challenges what OpenAI and Anthropic executives are really protecting.

Senator Steve Daines Warns U.S. Underestimates China's Tech Prowess Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Senator Steve Daines Warns U.S. Underestimates China's Tech Prowess Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines, a close ally of President Trump, has issued a warning that the United States may be underestimating the true capabilities of China's technology sector. This statement follows his recent 'fact-finding mission' to China, which included visits to cities like Hangzhou and Guangzhou. Senator Daines' trip was partly aimed at preparing for an upcoming summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for later this month. During his visit, Daines toured universities and technology companies, including Enhe Technology and Lingban Technology, and observed intelligent aerial transportation enterprises like EHang Intelligent. This marks Senator Daines' second visit to China this year, making him one of the few U.S. congressional members to have traveled to the country recently. His observations suggest a need for the U.S. to re-evaluate its understanding of China's technological advancements, particularly as competition intensifies in high-tech fields suc...