Key facts
- Trump told CBS's "60 Minutes" that the risks of artificial intelligence can be managed.
- Trump said he is open to working with Democrats on AI safeguards, per Reuters.
- Trump said he did not want rules to put the US in a deep second position behind China.
- Trump said China has no such restrictions on artificial intelligence, per the interview.
US President Donald Trump said the risks posed by artificial intelligence can be managed and told CBS's "60 Minutes" that he "doesn't mind guardrails," according to a Reuters report dated November 8.
Asked whether the United States should accept the risks of artificial intelligence in order to stay ahead of China, Trump said the dangers were manageable and expressed openness to working with Democrats on safeguards, Reuters reported. "I don't mind guardrails," he told CBS, adding that he did not want regulations to put the United States in "a deep second position" behind China, which he said had no such restrictions.
Trump has previously favored letting technology companies police themselves rather than imposing sweeping government restrictions. Reuters reported that his remarks suggest some openness to safeguards, though it remains unclear at what level.