The upcoming presidential election is seeing a significant focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump offering contrasting views on AI regulation and safety.
What Happened: Trump’s approach focuses on AI development rooted in free speech and human flourishing, while Harris emphasizes the need to protect the public from potential AI risks and harms, AP News reported on Tuesday. The outcome of the election could significantly impact the future direction of AI policy in the U.S.
Harris has emphasized the necessity for AI safety and regulation. She highlighted this during a global AI summit last year, stressing the need to establish protections without stifling innovation.
Trump, conversely, has voiced his intention to “cancel” the AI executive order signed by President Joe Biden, arguing that it hampers AI innovation. His running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) shares similar views, influenced by his ties with Silicon Valley figures advocating for limited AI regulation.
Why It Matters: Polls show a close race, with Trump slightly ahead but Harris gaining momentum.
Meanwhile, Harris has not been embraced by the crypto community, a significant player in the AI space. Reports suggest that she declined an invitation to The Bitcoin Conference, which could have been an opportunity to engage with this growing voter block. However, Democratic donors are pushing for her to speak at the upcoming cryptocurrency conference, Permissionless, indicating a potential shift in her approach.
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari
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