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Trump calls artificial intelligence 'fake news,' orders federal AI review
Following a meeting with Anthropic scientists, US President Donald Trump dismissed artificial intelligence as equivalent to misinformation while signing an executive order to establish federal standards for AI governance.
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President Donald Trump met with scientists from AI company Anthropic and subsequently criticized artificial intelligence, likening it to 'fake news' in scope and reliability. The meeting, which included a meal with the researchers, preceded Trump's signing of an executive order aimed at overhauling how the executive branch approaches AI technology.
Through the executive order, Trump initiated a process to replace artificial intelligence (AI) with what he termed 'synthetic intelligence' (SI) across federal government operations. The directive also establishes procedures for creating a uniform federal definition and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence systems.
The move reflects Trump's skepticism toward AI technology, despite the growing adoption of such systems across government and industry. The executive order represents an attempt to establish greater federal control and standardization over AI implementation within executive branch agencies.
The timing of the announcement, coming immediately after the Anthropic meeting, underscores the administration's engagement with leading AI developers while maintaining a cautious posture toward the technology's broader implications and reliability.