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Democrats mock Trump's 'super intelligence' AI rebrand, vow oversight push

Senators Gallego, Wyden and Sanders dismiss Trump's attempt to rename AI, signaling a tougher regulatory stance if Democrats retake Congress.

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What to know

  • Trump's push to rename AI 'super intelligence' and dismiss safety fears as a 'hoax' was mocked by Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill.
  • Gallego, Wyden and Sanders signal Democrats would pursue AI investigations and stricter oversight if they retake Congress in the midterms.
  • Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have largely dismissed AI oversight concerns, while some AI industry insiders (e.g., ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon) warn of existential risk.
  • Bipartisan legislative groundwork already exists, including a 2024 Schumer-led Senate report and a tiered-regulation bill from Reps. Trahan and Obernolte.

“I don't spend a lot of time trying to understand President Trump. I think he is mentally unbalanced. I think he has not a clue about the problems associated with uncontrolled AI.”

Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator (I-Vt.) · The Independent ↗ · Sep 22

Donald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. PresidentRuben GallegoRuben Gallego U.S. Senator (D-Ariz.)Ron WydenRon Wyden U.S. Senator (D-Ore.), top Democrat on Senate Finance CommitteeBernie SandersBernie Sanders U.S. Senator (I-Vt.)Jacob Coxon Former Anthropic AI researcherMike JohnsonMike Johnson U.S. House Speaker (R-La.)

Democrats mock Trump's 'super intelligence' AI rebrand, vow oversight push
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    “F***ing stupid. Next question.”
    — Sen. Ruben Gallego
    1. 3 outlets Senator shreds Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ with edgy two-word retort to his AI rebrand

      first by Independent UK, 4h ago · also Yahoo, The Independent

  2. background

    Trump rebrands AI as 'super intelligence,' calls safety fears a hoax — Trump pushed a new label for AI and argued the only guardrail it needs is a 'STRONG AND SMART' president, dismissing calls for regulation.

  3. background

    Sanders joins AI summit with former Trump adviser Bannon — Sen. Bernie Sanders took part in a summit on AI risks alongside former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, reflecting cross-ideological concern about the technology.

  4. background

    AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigns from Anthropic over safety fears — Coxon announced his resignation, warning that people building AI 'earnestly believe' it could kill everyone by the end of the decade.

  5. background

    Schumer-led bipartisan group issues Senate AI report — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of senators released a report on AI regulation, marking the start of Democratic legislative efforts on the issue.