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The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?

The Guardian Technology
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The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?

Following a week of intense global anxiety regarding potential AI-driven existential risks, US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington DC to discuss the technology. Despite the high-level attention, neither nation appears willing to implement significant regulatory slowdowns, with both leaders viewing AI dominance as a critical national security imperative. While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explored the possibility of an international AI incident alert system, domestic legislative progress remains stalled. Congress has entered a recess, and Trump has dismissed doomsday warnings as a hoax. Industry leaders remain divided, with figures like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang advocating for acceleration, while others like Dario Amodei call for caution. As the initial panic subsides, the prospect of coordinated global regulation appears increasingly unlikely, leaving the future of AI development to be shaped by competitive geopolitical interests rather than safety-focused governance.

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