Obama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI
“I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation,” according to a transcript first reported by the New York Times.“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous,” Obama said. “If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial. I genuinely think it’s going to accelerate, for example, drug development in ways that can help us cure diseases.
- ▪“I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation,” according to a transcript first reported by the New York Times.“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t
- ▪“If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial.
- ▪I genuinely think it’s going to accelerate, for example, drug development in ways that can help us cure diseases.
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Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the 9/11 memorial, on 11 September 2026, in New York Photograph: Adam Gray/APView image in fullscreenFormer president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the 9/11 memorial, on 11 September 2026, in New York Photograph: Adam Gray/APBarack ObamaObama reportedly urges Democrats to prioritize safety plan for AI Ex-president urged party at closed-door fundraiser to create sweeping framework, from safety ‘slow-down’ to job lossesJessica GlenzaSun 13 Sep 2026 11.47 EDTLast modified on Sun 13 Sep 2026 11.49 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBarack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize a “public conversation” about AI management and safety in a closed-door Manhattan fundraiser last week.The comments by the…
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