President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and technology executives are reportedly set to meet Sept. 29 as Washington grapples with how to oversee rapidly advancing artificial intelligence while keeping the U.S. competitive.
Trump, Mike Johnson Set For AI Meeting
Axios first reported the development, and Reuters reaffirmed it Thursday, citing sources familiar with the planning. The White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment.
Further details, including which executives will attend, were not immediately available.
The meeting comes as major AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, have warned about potential risks from the technology and called for governments to work together on managing those risks.
On the flip side, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against calls to slow AI development. He told CBS that companies should move quickly while ensuring their products are safe before reaching users.
Mark Zuckerberg earlier said Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) delayed its Muse AI agent for months to address safety and security concerns, adding that AI labs should slow development when needed to ensure safe models.
US and China Take Different AI Paths
China has established regulations covering areas such as AI algorithms and training data, including requirements for clearly labeling AI-generated content.
The U.S. under Trump has taken a less prescriptive approach, with the president arguing against imposing new AI-specific regulations.
Trump said at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he rejected efforts to create a global framework to control AI. He described the technology as amazing while indicating that the U.S. would approach its development carefully.
The president also stated that the Justice Department could intervene if AI companies cause serious problems, while rejecting regulations he says could stifle U.S. innovation.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday showed broad concern among U.S. adults over AI safety, with 73% saying companies are not doing enough to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
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