Trump calls China the biggest AI threat as US seeks to lead in technology race
Donald Trump views China as the biggest threat in the race for advanced artificial intelligence. A bipartisan US congressional commission has proposed a "Manhattan Project" for AI to ensure US leadership and outpace China in developing powerful AI technologies. The commission's report recommends establishing a project to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and suggests granting the executive branch authority to fund AI-related firms. This aligns with Trump's previous statements emphasizing the need for the US to lead in AI. In addition to these proposals, the Biden administration has imposed sanctions on China to limit its access to advanced AI technology. The US Treasury will enforce new restrictions on investments in Chinese tech startups starting in January 2024.