President Donald Trump has issued a bold call to rebrand artificial intelligence, a move he announced while signing three executive orders concerning the burgeoning technology.
Speaking at the Winning the AI Race summit held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Trump emphasized the significance of this technological era, stating, Were still in the earliest days of one of the most important technological revolutions in the history of the world.
However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the current terminology, remarking, Around the globe, everyone is talking about artificial intelligence. I find that too artificial. I cant stand it. I dont even like the name, you know, I dont like anything thats artificial. So could we straighten that out? Please? We should change the name. I actually mean that.
According to The Washington Examiner, the President's executive orders are designed to bolster American leadership in AI, particularly in the face of competition from China. Trump asserted, America is the country that started the AI race. And as President of the United States, Im here today to declare that America is going to win it. Because we will not allow any foreign nation to beat us.
The orders aim to expedite the approval process for data centers, promote the international export of American AI models, and eliminate what he termed as "woke" elements in AI and diversity programs within the industry.
In addressing the competitive landscape, Trump acknowledged the complex relationship with China, stating, Were getting along very well with China a lot of respect for President Xi [Jinping]. We have a great relationship, and well see how it all works out. This comment underscores the delicate balance of cooperation and competition between the two global powers.
The event was attended by key figures from the Trump administration and Republican allies, including AI czar David Sacks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Industry leaders such as Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, and Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, were also present, highlighting the intersection of government policy and private sector innovation in the AI domain.
As the United States seeks to maintain its edge in artificial intelligence, the President's initiatives reflect a commitment to fostering an environment where American innovation can thrive, free from unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and ideological constraints.
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