U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized efforts in Congress to introduce stricter regulations for the artificial intelligence industry, warning that excessive rules could push AI companies out of business.
Speaking in an interview with Punchbowl News, Trump said Congress wants to regulate the AI industry “out of business,” highlighting the growing disagreement in Washington over how the rapidly developing technology should be governed.
Lawmakers are considering several AI-related proposals, including measures that would require independent security assessments of some of the most advanced AI models.
The debate has intensified following recent incidents involving AI systems that raised concerns about cybersecurity and the ability of increasingly capable models to operate beyond their intended controls.
At the same time, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has proposed new guidelines for evaluating AI systems, as U.S. policymakers seek ways to improve AI safety without slowing technological development.
Trump’s comments add to the broader debate over whether the United States should prioritize rapid AI innovation and global competitiveness or impose stronger safeguards as the technology becomes more powerful.
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