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Trump rejects AI pause, cites China competition ahead of midterms

President Trump dismissed calls for a pause in AI development, framing the race as a strategic competition with China. This stance, stated on Saturday, responds to concerns from AI leaders about model capabilities and comes amid midterm election pressures and funding challenges for tech giants. The decision signals continued US AI acceleration with minimal regulatory brakes.

Le Mondeabout 17 hours agoUS, CNCredibility 57%View source

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