US President Donald Trump called AI fears a hoax while a federal judge blocked his administration's visa restrictions for students.
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US President Donald Trump interrupted a live Nvidia event to declare that fears regarding artificial intelligence are a hoax. This intervention aligns with his reported intent to accelerate the AI race, directly countering tech leaders who have urged a slowdown in development.
A federal judge blocked a separate Trump administration policy targeting foreign nationals. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a preliminary injunction against Department of Homeland Security rules that would impose stricter time limits on student and journalist visas. The decision came one day before the policy was scheduled to take effect.
Corporate adoption of AI continues despite political debates. Audit firms including KPMG and EY are integrating the technology rapidly, though reports indicate human oversight remains necessary for the systems.
The Gates Foundation highlighted the United Arab Emirates as a partner in ensuring AI serves as a global equalizer. CEO Mark Suzman cited the UAE's agricultural technology ambitions in an interview with The National coinciding with a new foundation report on AI.
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