Trump Says AI Could Be 'Bigger Than the Internet' as He Pushes Light-Touch Regulation
In brief President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence could be “bigger than the internet, bigger than anything anyone’s seen.” Trump said AI regulation should not stifle the industry as the U.S. competes with China.

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In brief President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence could be “bigger than the internet, bigger than anything anyone’s seen.” Trump said AI regulation should not stifle the industry as the U.S. competes with China.
The president defended AI data centers amid growing opposition to their electricity use and impact on local communities. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that artificial intelligence could become “bigger than the internet,” as he called for regulation that does not slow the industry and defended the rapid buildout of data centers and power plants across the United States. Trump’s remarks come as his administration pushes to maintain the U.S.
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Original source: Decrypt
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