When Donald Trump last held the presidency, ChatGPT had yet to make its debut. Now, as he gears up for a return to the White House following his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, the world of artificial intelligence has undergone remarkable changes.
AI technology is evolving at an extraordinary pace, prompting leading voices in the industry to speculate on its future potential. Some, like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Tesla CEO Elon Musk—also a vocal Trump supporter—predict that AI could surpass human intelligence as early as 2026. Others, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, offer a broader timeline, suggesting in a September essay that “superintelligence may emerge in a few thousand days,” although it could take longer. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI’s progress as a steady evolution rather than a sudden leap forward.
Regardless of the timeline, these advancements are poised to reshape national security, the global economy, and the balance of power on the world stage.
Trump's views on AI are a mix of fascination and caution. Speaking on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast in June, he described AI as a “superpower” with “alarming” capabilities. Like many in Washington, Trump frames AI within the context of U.S. competition with China, which he identifies as the primary rival in the race for technological dominance.
However, opinions on AI governance among Trump's allies are far from unanimous. Elon Musk has long warned about AI's existential risks, while Vice President J.D. Vance criticizes such warnings as industry tactics to push for regulations that favor entrenched tech giants. These conflicting perspectives among Trump's inner circle highlight the challenges of shaping AI policy in its second term.
Reversing Biden’s AI Policies
One of Trump's first major actions on AI is expected to involve repealing President Joe Biden's Executive Order on AI, signed in October 2023. This comprehensive order sought to mitigate risks to civil rights, privacy, and national security while fostering innovation, competition, and the integration of AI into public services.
On the campaign trail in December 2023, Trump vowed to repeat the order, a promise later reiterated in the Republican Party platform in July. The platform criticized the order for allegedly stifling innovation and embedding “radical left-wing ideologies” into the development of AI technologies.
As Trump prepares for his return to the presidency, the intersection of AI innovation, regulation, and geopolitical strategy will undoubtedly take center stage, shaping not just his legacy but the future of global technology.
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