U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he planned to create an “artificial intelligence army” led by an “artificial intelligence czar” amid growing calls to curb the rapid development of the technology.
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In his posts on social networks truth society The president reiterated his message that concerns about artificial intelligence are akin to a hoax, adding that he would not allow the technology to be “destroyed” in competition with China.
“We will not hinder or stifle the development of this incredible industry in any way. On the contrary, we will cherish her, help her, and pay attention to her development! – Trump said. He also pledged to work through existing criminal and civil justice systems to identify possible abuses.
The US president compared the artificial intelligence force to the US Space Force he created during his first term, but did not elaborate on how the agency would operate or what its responsibilities would be. “Only people with high intelligence levels can apply for the new position of “AI Czar”!”, – Trump pointed out.
The news comes as artificial intelligence researchers, technology executives and world leaders call for a slowdown in the industry, as developing increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems risks eventually spiraling out of control.
Trump, in turn, believes the industry’s slowdown could threaten America’s global standing in the race to artificial intelligence. He made clear that he believes U.S. leadership in competition with China and safeguarding economic interests in artificial intelligence are more important than addressing growing public concerns.
However, as the White House told the agency CNNDuring Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the issue of artificial intelligence security will be “on the agenda.”
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