President Donald Trump tripled down on his convictions regarding artificial intelligence during his speech to the U.N. General Assembly, declaring that the United States will continue racing to become the undisputed global leader in the emerging technology.
Trump has steadfastly backed AI during his second term in office, even as the subject becomes a top concern for voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While the president has unveiled policies to address affordability concerns on the topic, specifically the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, putting all AI companies on the hook for infrastructure builds, he has also rejected all attempts to regulate the industry.
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