From PCMAG · Will McCurdy · · 50s
Obama Calls for AI Slowdown as CEOs Push for Restraint
Obama urges voluntary AI slowdown, but Trump administration dismisses calls for regulation
In brief
Obama urges voluntary AI slowdown, but Trump administration dismisses calls for regulation Obama advocates government-led AI regulation over corporate self-policing, while Trump calls slowdown efforts 'hoax' Originally reported by PCMAG.
AI CEOs Agree on Slowdown
Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, and Elon Musk call for voluntary AI development slowdown.
“voluntary restraint”
Obama Supports AI Regulation
Obama says AI firms need government oversight, not self-regulation.
“Government has to be regulating this”
Trump Dismisses Slowdown
Trump calls AI regulation efforts a 'hoax' and claims they are 'for losers'.
“a hoax”
Corporate Self-Regulation Fails
Obama argues market self-regulation doesn't work for health and safety issues.
“We now have 150 years of experience just letting the market do whatever it wants”
AI CEOs Oppose Slowing
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI labs should self-regulate safely.
“every AI lab has the responsibility and incentive to move at the pace required”
Obama's Plan for Action
Obama wants Congress and White House to prioritize AI regulation now.
“probably the best we can do for now until we can get Congress and the White House to start getting serious”
The essence
Obama advocates government-led AI regulation over corporate self-policing, while Trump calls slowdown efforts 'hoax'
