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Trump Confirms AI Could Be 'Bigger Than the Internet' as He Pushes Light-Touch Regulation
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that artificial intelligence could become “bigger than the internet,” as he called for regulation that does not slow the industry and defended the rapid buildout of data centers and power plants across the United States.
Key facts
- At least 37 people have been arrested during data center protests this year, while lawmakers in 15 states have considered moratoriums on data center development
- Trump said China remains the closest U.S. competitor in AI and said the technology would likely be discussed when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits on September 24
- In March, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle and xAI signed the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, agreeing to pay for new electricity generation and infrastructure needed
- We want to regulate, but we want to have regulation where they can continue to lead,” Trump said during a White House gathering with crypto executives and financial regulators ahead of the CFTC’s
Summary
President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence could be “bigger than the internet, bigger than anything anyone’s seen.” Trump said AI regulation should not stifle the industry as the U.S. competes with China. The president defended AI data centers amid growing opposition to their electricity use and impact on local communities. Trump’s remarks come as his administration pushes to maintain the U.S. lead over China by accelerating AI infrastructure projects while resisting regulations it says could slow development.