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US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with putting guardrails on artificial intelligence. He also made it clear that any rules must not hurt America's lead in technology. The remarks came in an interview with CBS 60 Minutes, which aired on November 8.
Trump said the risks of AI can be managed. He added that he is willing to work with Democrats on safety measures as the United States competes with China.
'I don't mind guardrails,' Trump told CBS. He also cautioned against leaving the country in 'a deep second position.' In his view, China faces fewer restrictions, so tight American rules could put US companies at a disadvantage.
Trump did not name any rule or safety step his administration could back. No specific policy or plan has been announced so far. Even so, his words show he does not reject AI regulation outright. He wants protection for users, but not at the cost of slowing American companies.
His interest in working with Democrats may open the door to talks between the two parties. Lawmakers are already studying the risks of advanced AI systems. A shared approach could help move those talks forward.
Earlier, Trump leaned toward letting technology firms handle AI risks on their own. His stance generally favored fewer government limits on the tech industry. The latest comments point to more openness toward some form of oversight.
The real task is to write rules that protect people and still leave room for new ideas. Safety testing, transparency and company responsibility are a few areas that could come up. Trump has not confirmed any of them.
The US still sees China as its biggest rival in artificial intelligence. National security, technology leadership and AI safety are now part of the same debate on regulation.
For now, the remarks show openness and not a confirmed change in policy. What happens next depends on whether the talks lead to clear safeguards or new rules.
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