David Sacks, an external technology advisor to Donald Trump and co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, stated that public concerns regarding artificial intelligence are largely driven by alarmist narratives and media coverage. He characterized these fears as a recurring pattern.
Sacks emphasized that developers should remain accountable for the safety of their products and face liability if issues arise. However, he maintained that there is currently no need for new federal regulatory frameworks to govern the technology.
Earlier this week, Donald Trump dismissed calls for new AI regulations, labeling the push for federal oversight as a hoax. Trump suggested that the only necessary safeguard for the technology is having a strong, intelligent president in office.
The discourse follows recent concerns raised by industry figures, including former Anthropic researcher Jacob Steinhardt, who resigned citing fears that AI development could pose existential risks by the end of the decade.
