Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, which includes using third-party evaluators, domestic industry coordination, and international agreements. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk initially appeared to support aspects of these measures.
However, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly opposed limiting company autonomy. Reports indicate that Zuckerberg, Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang blocked proposals to create an industry-funded independent regulator for AI, similar to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
The Trump administration has dismissed concerns over AI safety risks as a hoax. President Trump stated that AI requires no guardrails other than presidential oversight, asserting that his administration already utilizes existing regulatory and criminal powers to manage AI companies.
Despite the administration's stance, OpenAI continues to advocate for mandatory national safety standards. Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s global affairs chief, stated that the company believes government involvement is essential to ensure safe development while maintaining American innovation.
Nick Reese, a former Department of Homeland Security official, noted that the current administration's position on AI regulation appears inconsistent. He highlighted that the first Trump administration previously signed Executive Order 13960, which established federal principles for AI safety, privacy, and civil liberties.
