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Trump Mocks AI Safety Fears, Launches Vote to Rename Tech

Trump Mocks AI Safety Fears, Launches Vote to Rename Tech

President Donald Trump has once again stirred the pot on artificial intelligence, dismissing worries about AI risks as nothing more than a "scam" cooked up by radical left-wing Democrats to bring down the country. In his typical fashion, he took to Truth Social on Saturday to float a new idea: maybe "artificial intelligence" isn't the right name at all.

"Many people believe that the term 'artificial intelligence' itself is inaccurate and the wording used to refer to AI is awkward," he wrote. So he did what any social media savvy politician would do—he launched a poll. Fans on Truth Social and X are now voting on a new moniker. The options? Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, or Supreme Intelligence. With over 180,000 votes cast on X, "Superior Intelligence" is currently leading with 40.4%.

The 'Scam' Claim and an AI Force

A few hours later, Trump doubled down, calling attempts to "undermine or destroy AI" just another Democratic hoax. He vowed he "would not stand by and let this happen." According to him, the scam originally targeted data centers, but once people saw the wealth and prestige they bring, the criticism fizzled—so critics turned on AI itself.

But here's the thing: Trump offered no proof that concerns about AI and data centers are fake. In reality, both Republicans and Democrats have raised eyebrows at massive data centers. New York recently became the first state to put a hold on permits for large data center construction.

Trump says he'll "cherish the AI industry, support it, and protect its continued growth." He also plans to create an AI Force, similar to the Space Force he established in his first term. "I will soon announce the appointment of an AI 'Czar,'" he added. "Only high-IQ individuals need apply!" He didn't specify what the czar would actually do. Notably, venture capitalist David Sacks had already stepped down from his role as Trump's AI and crypto advisor earlier this year.

Huang Backs Trump: No Slowdown for AI

Recent AI safety chatter heated up after a researcher left Anthropic, claiming top AI execs "genuinely believe that artificial intelligence could destroy all of humanity before the end of this decade." Since then, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed slowing down frontier model development—a plan backed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk. Critics argue the so-called existential crisis is a distraction from the real harms AI has already caused.

At the All-In Summit, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called Trump and agreed that the anti-AI movement is a "scam." "We will not allow the AI industry to slow down," he declared. Earlier, Trump had said he wasn't opposed to "guardrail-style regulation" during a golf tournament.

Key Points

  • Trump's poll: Over 180,000 votes on X to rename AI; "Superior Intelligence" leads with 40.4%.
  • 'Scam' allegation: Trump calls AI safety concerns a Democratic hoax, but offers no evidence.
  • AI Force: Plans to create a new military branch-like entity and appoint an AI czar.
  • Huang's support: Nvidia CEO agrees resistance is a scam, vows no slowdown.
  • Data center debate: New York suspends permits for large data centers, showing bipartisan concern.