Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
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"We're looking at AI, we're looking at controls, we're also making sure that we lead."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We don't want to restrict them where all of the sudden we come in second to China."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I mean, there could be yeah."
— Sam Altman , Executive
"industrial-scale theft of US AI technology."
— Michael Kratsios , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Michael Kratsios is the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Chief executive officer of OpenAI.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.
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