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Ossoff accuses Trump of being 'compromised' over AI due to family financial stakes

Georgia Democrat says Trump family's venture capital investments in AI labs create conflict of interest on regulation.

newest coverage 12d agosummary written 12d ago2 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • Ossoff alleges Trump family has financial conflict of interest in AI policy through 1789 Capital's heavy investments in AI labs and data centers.
  • Trump has opposed AI regulation and dismissed warnings from industry leaders, arguing slowdown would benefit China; Ossoff frames this as reckless without oversight.
  • Ossoff proposes Congressional testimony requirements, lab inspections, and bioterrorism safeguards; contrasts this with Trump's hands-off approach.

“We are witnessing people drunk with power, who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity.”

Jon Ossoff, Georgia Democratic Senator · MSNBC's The Last Word ↗ · Sep 14

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Ossoff accuses Trump of being 'compromised' over AI due to family financial stakes
Independent UK

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    Ossoff calls for Congressional oversight and industry transparency on AI

    Ossoff outlined a regulatory framework for AI including mandatory Congressional testimony from Big Tech executives, laboratory inspections, and measures against bioterrorism risks, contrasting this with Trump's hands-off approach.

    “This is a moment that calls for wise and capable leadership. It's not by skill, but rather by luck, that for the last 80 years we've avoided a nuclear exchange between two powers and our wisdom has to catch up with our technical capacity.”
    — Jon Ossoff
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    Ossoff accuses Trump of conflict of interest over family AI investments

    Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word and alleged President Trump is "compromised" on artificial intelligence policy due to financial stakes held by the Trump family through 1789 Capital, a venture firm where Don Jr is a partner, in AI labs and data centers.

    “1789 Capital – the venture firm that Don Jr is a partner in – they've invested heavily in AI labs, they've invested heavily in data centres, so the First Family has a financial stake in this industry and, as a result, the president of the United States is compromised.”
    — Jon Ossoff
    1. 2 outlets Trump is ‘compromised’ over AI, Jon Ossoff warns in latest attack on president’s plans

      first by Independent UK, 12d ago · also The Independent