Senators Dismiss Trump’s AI ‘Super Intelligence’ Claim as ‘F***ing Stupid’
Democrats slam Trump's AI rebrand, calling it 'f***ing stupid.' New polling shows Trump out of step with voters on AI risks.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s recent effort to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” drew sharp criticism from Senate Democrats, who called the move dismissive of growing concerns about the technology’s risks.
The president has dismissed warnings about AI dangers as a hoax, arguing that a “strong and smart (high IQ!) president” is all that’s needed to manage the field. However, lawmakers from both parties have expressed skepticism about his approach, with some calling for stronger oversight and guardrails.
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Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) were among those who criticized Trump’s rhetoric, with Gallego responding to the president’s comments with an expletive-laced dismissal. Meanwhile, independent audits and tiered regulation proposals are gaining traction in Congress, even as some Republicans remain skeptical of the need for federal intervention.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)