President Donald Trump says a strong and smart president is the only guardrail artificial intelligence needs, dismissing warnings from researchers who fear the technology could threaten humanity. Trump called extinction concerns a hoax and claimed he knows more about AI than anyone. His stance puts him at odds with many in the tech industry and among Democratic leaders pushing for regulation.
Top AI executives including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei, and Elon Musk have called for collaboration on pacing AI development. Altman warned that AI could escape human control and said OpenAI will pause training runs until safety can be proven. OpenAI also delayed its IPO until 2027 over safety concerns. Altman called a 10 percent risk of AI harming humanity unacceptable.
Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have pushed for regulation, while North Carolina lawmakers debate their own approach. State Senator Jim Burgin introduced a Bot Bill requiring disclosure when people interact with AI, and Democratic Senator Natalie Murdock supports a moratorium. No statewide rules on AI or data centers exist yet.
Bell Canada plans to expand its AI data centre in Saskatchewan to four times its original size, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing the project. The expansion is expected to bring over $50 billion in investment and grow the facility to 1.2 gigawatts in capacity, potentially creating up to 3,000 additional jobs.
Meanwhile, iCode School, founded in 2015, is preparing the next generation for an AI-driven world. The school now offers courses in AI assistance and humanoid programming, partnering with Figure, the largest humanoid robot manufacturer. Students learn to program 12 Smart humanoids across 18 campuses, focusing on soft skills like teamwork and problem-solving alongside technical knowledge.
Key Takeaways
- Donald Trump says a strong and smart president is the only guardrail AI needs, calling extinction warnings a hoax
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns AI could escape human control and says the company will pause training until safety is proven
- OpenAI delayed its IPO until 2027 due to safety concerns
- Over 1,300 AI company employees signed a letter urging the government to slow AI development
- Bell Canada quadruples Saskatchewan AI data centre investment, expected to bring over $50 billion
- North Carolina lawmakers debate AI regulation with a Bot Bill and potential moratorium
- iCode School partners with Figure to teach children to program 12 Smart humanoids across 18 campuses
- Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama push for AI regulation
- US federal agencies struggle with AI compliance due to poor record keeping and weak human oversight
- Jeffries urges Congress to act quickly on AI regulation as lawmakers return from summer recess
Trump says strong president is the only guardrail AI needs
President Donald Trump said the only guardrails AI needs are a strong and smart president. He pushed back against AI safety warnings from researchers. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could outpace human control. More than 1,300 AI company employees signed a letter urging the government to slow AI development.
Democratic leaders and GOP divide as AI fears grow
Top AI executives including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Anthropic's Dario Amodei and SpaceXAI's Elon Musk called for collaboration on pacing AI development. President Trump rejected calls to slow AI progress and blamed China for conspiracy theories. Democratic leaders including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama pushed for regulation. OpenAI delayed its IPO until 2027 over safety concerns.
iCode School adds AI and humanoid robot courses
iCode School, founded in 2015, now offers courses in AI assistance and humanoid programming for children. CEO Adebi said the school partners with Figure, the largest humanoid robot manufacturer, and has 12 Smart humanoids across 18 campuses. Students learn to program robots to recognize gestures like a high five. Adebi said the focus is on soft skills like teamwork and problem-solving.
North Carolina lawmakers debate AI regulation
North Carolina lawmakers are struggling to regulate artificial intelligence as concerns grow. State Senator Jim Burgin introduced a Bot Bill requiring disclosure when people interact with AI. Democratic Senator Natalie Murdock supports a moratorium on AI development. Some counties have banned data center construction over water and power concerns while others recruit them for tax revenue. No statewide rules on data centers or AI exist yet.
What a global pause on AI could look like
Several top tech CEOs are calling for a slowdown in artificial intelligence development due to safety concerns. Investigative journalist Stephen Witt argues in a New York Times opinion piece that slowing down may not be enough. He joined CBS News to explain what a global pause on AI could involve.
Trump calls AI extinction warnings a hoax
US President Donald Trump dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity. He called the concerns fake news and said he knows more about AI than anyone. The comments came as top AI experts met in New York to discuss AI risks. Experts said the warnings are based on real research. Many people criticized Trump for ignoring the serious concerns.
Bell quadruples Saskatchewan AI data centre investment
Bell Canada plans to expand its AI data centre in Saskatchewan to four times its original size. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Scott Moe announced the project at Canada's first investment summit. The project is expected to bring over $50 billion in investment. The data centre will grow to 1.2 gigawatts in capacity. The project could create up to 3,000 additional jobs.
OpenAI's Altman warns AI could escape human control
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said AI could potentially escape human control. He told Fortune Magazine that OpenAI will pause training runs until it can prove safety. He said no lab has solved the problem of AI alignment yet. He also said OpenAI will not go public in 2026 because safety work is still needed. Altman called a 10 percent risk of AI harming humanity unacceptable.
AI pilots struggle with federal government compliance
Many US federal agencies run AI pilot programs but few pass strict compliance reviews. The problem is not the AI technology itself but the rules around it. Issues include poor record keeping, unclear explanations of decisions, and weak human oversight. Teams also wait too long to gather required documents. Starting compliance work early can prevent costly rebuilds and delays.
AI and metasurfaces drive advances in optical systems
A new review study explores how AI and metasurfaces work together to improve optical systems. AI helps design smaller and smarter optical parts. Metasurfaces help process light-based information faster and more efficiently. The two fields support each other and push forward areas like optical computing and neural networks. This could lead to very small and adaptive photonic systems.
Jeffries urges Congress to act quickly on AI regulation
Lawmakers returning from summer recess are debating how much the government should regulate artificial intelligence. Jeffries is calling for immediate congressional action on the issue. The discussion includes differing views on the proper level of oversight for AI technology.
Sources
- Trump claims a 'strong and smart president' is the only guardrail AI needs
- Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread
- How iCode School is Tackling AI and Robotics Advancements
- Is it too late for North Carolina lawmakers to regulate AI?
- What could a global pause on AI look like?
- 'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
- Bell AI data centre expansion in Sask. announced at investment summit
- Altman Says Losing Control of AI Is Possible
- The gap between AI pilots and AI that survives federal compliance reviews
- Mutual empowerment of artificial intelligence and metasurfaces: intelligent nanophotonics and optical
- Jeffries calls for immediate congressional action on artificial intelligence
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