At a Washington event, President Donald Trump said a U.S.–China AI project would be ‘giving away secrets’. The launch of America.gov, a new AI‑powered portal, set the stage for his remarks.
Trump stressed that the U.S. is currently the world leader in AI technology and that sharing that advantage could hand China an edge. He added that America must keep the advantage to itself.
Despite his stance, China and the U.S. recently announced a new AI dialogue and a communication channel to avoid misunderstandings during AI incidents.
Inside the portal’s unveiling, Trump brushed off growing public worries about AI safety, calling risk concerns a ‘hoax’ and comparing the debate to a so‑called global warming scam.
A late‑September poll showed that about two‑thirds of Americans think AI poses at least a moderate risk of destroying humanity, and 44% of Trump supporters want AI development paused. Trump’s dismissive comments are at odds with this sentiment.
What will this mean for the next big AI breakthroughs? Rights, regulations, and how smart tech is shared across borders. Only time will tell if the U.S. can stay ahead without cooperation.
