Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that advanced AI could trigger events causing one billion deaths, urging governments to mandate safeguards and monitoring. His remarks come amid US debate over AI regulation, competitiveness with China, and proposals to restrict self-improving AI systems
US President Donald Trump announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to support the industry’s growth while addressing criminal and civil risks. The move comes amid rising US-China competition over artificial intelligence and concerns about AI-related national security threats
The US and China are intensifying their race to develop powerful AI models as concerns over security, governance and technology transfer grow. Chinese companies are rapidly narrowing the gap with American rivals despite US restrictions on advanced chips and technology
