Donald Trump met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backstage at the Republican convention last week. The meeting occurred before Trump publicly spoke out against greater control of artificial intelligence, defending that the United States should maintain its leadership in this sector.
During the convention, Trump stated that "whoever wins in AI wins," conveying his position that excessive regulation could harm American competitiveness against other countries. The former president's position contrasts with calls from some specialists and organizations who advocate for greater government oversight over artificial intelligence technology.
OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, has been one of the most influential companies in the AI sector and has maintained regular contacts with political figures in the United States. The Biden administration had previously proposed some regulatory measures for the sector, but the current administration and figures from the Republican Party have shown resistance to stronger government intervention in this area.
