Trump Calls for AI Scale to Surpass the Internet, Urges Avoiding Regulatory Hurdles

BlockBeats News, August 20: U.S. President Trump stated that the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could "surpass the internet, surpass anything humanity has ever seen," and called for strengthening regulation while avoiding hindering the development of the AI industry.

Trump said that the U.S. is currently leading the world in the field of AI, and the government should promote AI infrastructure construction, including accelerating the building of data centers and related power facilities. He stated that AI companies are constructing new power facilities to supply power to data centers, rather than relying on the old power grid.

Trump also urged state governments and local officials to support AI data center projects, believing that they will bring a large number of jobs, tax revenue, and investment. However, he also acknowledged that the AI industry is facing public image pressure, as some regions are opposing it due to the electricity consumption, water usage, and environmental impact brought by data centers.