Trump: 'Malicious conspiracy' targets AI and data centers

- We possess immense criminal and regulatory authority over companies to prevent any harmful practices

US President Donald Trump said there is what he described as a “malicious conspiracy” targeting the artificial intelligence sector and data centers, amid growing debate within the United States over the risks of this technology and the safety of its systems.

Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, on Monday, that artificial intelligence does not need controls or restrictions other than having a “strong and smart” president in the White House, considering that the United States has that “in abundance.”

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He affirmed that his administration has broad authority to regulate AI companies and pursue them legally, noting that it will use these powers to prevent any harmful practices that may originate from these companies.

Trump accused some AI company administrations of committing, or potentially committing, what he described as “bad things,” emphasizing that the US government possesses extensive legal and regulatory tools to deal with them.

Trump’s remarks come amid increasing debate over the pace of AI technology development, amid concerns related to the safety of its systems and their potential impacts.