Trump Meets AI Company Officials at the White House

Elon Musk is expected to attend in Washington, where he will also participate on Tuesday in the launch of a new website that combines various federal government services using AI.

This meeting particularly focuses on ways to oversee AI technology, as Mike Johnson told "Fox Business" on Monday, even though US President Donald Trump still officially rejects the idea of restricting this technology.

The Republican leader in the House of Representatives said, "It is necessary to involve (the stakeholders) in the discussion about potential safeguards, as they are more knowledgeable" about the affairs of this technology.

The series of events reported by AI companies in recent months has given a new dimension to the debate on the security of this technology, turning it into a hot topic as the date of the US legislative elections approaches, scheduled for November 3.

According to a CNN poll conducted in mid-September, 82% of Americans are concerned about the pace of AI development.

- 'Light touch' -

In mid-September, Dario Amodei called for slowing down the pace, in a call that was widely criticized by Republicans despite being supported by top tech company officials such as Sam Altman (Open AI), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), Elon Musk, and Satya Nadella (Microsoft).

Lina Khan, the former head of the Consumer Protection Agency under Joe Biden, known for her left-leaning tendencies, pointed out that AI companies are becoming vulnerable to lawsuits if they market an out-of-control model that is considered a defective product.

Jensen Huang, the director of the American chip giant "Nvidia", said last week, "If they think they have lost control, it is best for them not to release products that are not under their control".

In addition to holding companies responsible for developing the technology, more MPs are conveying their constituents' concerns, not just among Democrats.

Senate Republican leader John Thune said, "There must be a plan and safeguards", calling for a "light touch" of regulation.

He revealed that he does not believe President Donald Trump "will remain committed to his" stance against regulating AI.

Trump wants to keep the margin of innovation wide in the United States, fearing that US restrictions will benefit China, the biggest competitor in this field.

Within AI itself, there are two camps, one led by Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Demis Hassabis, calling on politicians to regulate the technology, while the second camp, close to Trump and consisting mainly of Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg, accuses them of seeking to escape responsibility in case of losing control of the technology.

Although the issue is gaining momentum in Congress, there is no law on the horizon before the election. The relevant parliamentary session has been postponed to early November.