Swisher: AI Could Kill Us. So, Why Give the Tech Oligarchs a Pass?
Summary
Charlie Sykes and Kara Swisher discuss the Trump family’s ties to Russian oligarchs and the escalating AI safety debate. They critique President Trump’s refusal to regulate AI, arguing that tech CEOs are using existential threats to secure favorable government policies while ignoring public backlash against data centers. Swisher emphasizes the need for independent oversight and global cooperation, comparing the situation to nuclear proliferation, while Sykes highlights the growing populist anger toward tech elites.
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