Trump Allies Urge Mandatory Government Testing for Advanced AI Systems

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A coalition of over 60 conservative allies, including Steve Bannon and the group Humans First, urged President Trump to require mandatory government testing and approval of advanced AI systems before public release, citing risks to national security, jobs, and critical infrastructure. No actual AI incident has occurred yet.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article focuses on a political advocacy effort urging stricter AI regulation due to plausible future risks posed by powerful AI systems. There is no indication that any AI system has caused harm or malfunctioned yet. The event is about potential risks and policy responses, not about realized harm or incidents. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it highlights credible concerns that AI systems could plausibly lead to significant harms if unregulated.[AI generated]
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