The debate over artificial intelligence has moved from tech circles to the political arena, with Chris Christie warning that the lack of intellectual curiosity in the Biden White House is blocking serious safeguards.
Appearing Sunday on ABCs This Week, the former New Jersey governor argued that concerns over AI are no longer confined to elites or Silicon Valley insiders but have become a real grassroots rebellion going on, as host George Stephanopoulos put it, according to Breitbart. Christie agreed, saying, Yeah, you can feel it. You can feel it.
He described AI as a parents at their kids soccer games issue, in the same way its an issue inside universities and in other places in the tech world. For Christie, that broad reach underscores why this is where intellectual curiosity matters, George.
Christie contrasted past leaders with the current administration, saying, I would say that Bush and Clinton and Obama were all very intellectually curious presidents. By comparison, he argued, the lack of intellectual curiosity right now inside the White House really hurts it because this is a tough issue.
To handle AI responsibly, Christie insisted, you got to take the time to dig in and read and learn and bring experts in. He emphasized that This is hard work. This is the hard work of the presidency.
Taking a swipe at the spectacle-driven nature of modern politics, Christie added, This isnt a rally in Dallas. This is hard work. If the current president refuses to engage, he said, we need if not the president, hes not going to do it. Some of the leaders of Congress have to.
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