President Trump dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence as a “hoax,” setting up a rare clash with members of both parties who are pressing for new guardrails on the fast-moving technology. Citing mounting public concern—and polls showing broad bipartisan support for federal oversight—Democrats and some Republicans are exploring options from mandatory safety testing and a new AI regulator to a requirement that companies build “kill switches” into advanced models. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the administration to brief lawmakers on AI risks and restrict China’s access to advanced U.S. chips, while Sen. Bernie Sanders is advancing a bill targeting so‑called “artificial superintelligence.” Former President Barack Obama said voluntary industry standards are insufficient. The push follows stark warnings from Anthropic executives and researchers about potential catastrophic misuse, even as the industry signals openness to a standards body. Still, prospects for swift action are uncertain amid partisan gridlock and disagreement over how far regulation should go, with some lawmakers warning that overreach could cede advantage to China.
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