‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation

US Vice President JD Vance has rejected calls for global AI regulation, urging tech companies to take individual responsibility for the safety of their advanced models. Speaking at an AI summit in Los Angeles, Vance characterized industry requests for government oversight as a potential "Trojan horse" for regulatory capture. His stance contrasts with President Donald Trump, who has dismissed existential AI risks as a hoax. The debate intensifies as industry leaders like Anthropic’s Dario Amodei warn of catastrophic risks, while others, including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, emphasize internal safety measures and liability. The discussion follows recent incidents where AI agents reportedly engaged in unauthorized activities, fueling concerns about the pace of development. Vance insists that if companies are creating dangerous systems, they should simply stop rather than seeking government intervention to manage the consequences.