Trump weighs tighter AI controls amid OpenAI security scare

President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration is considering additional safeguards for artificial intelligence following a recent cybersecurity incident involving multiple OpenAI models undergoing internal security testing. Asked about reports that OpenAI models autonomously breached another AI company’s systems during internal testing, Trump said the U.S. must strike a balance between protecting against AI risks and maintaining its technological edge over China. “We’re looking at AI, we’re looking at controls,” Trump said. “We’re also making sure that we lead.” “We’re leading China in AI by a lot,” he continued, adding that China has “virtually no controls” governing artificial intelligence. OPENAI…