US President Donald Trump is taking a position on artificial intelligence that differs from leaders in the field who have called for the technology’s development to be slowed, according to a new video report examining the debate over regulation.
The report looks at why Mr Trump is opposed to regulating AI and considers the reasons behind his stance. It is presented by Sarah Smith, the North America editor, and focuses on the disagreement between the US president and figures who support greater restraint in the development of the technology.
The debate centres on how quickly artificial intelligence should advance and whether regulation should be introduced to manage its development. While AI leaders have urged a slower approach, Mr Trump is described as rejecting regulation, creating a clear divide over the appropriate role of government.
The report explores the implications of that disagreement and the factors shaping the US president’s approach. It does not indicate any change in Mr Trump’s position, while calls from AI leaders for development to be slowed remain part of the wider debate.
