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US President Donald Trump downplayed warnings from leading tech CEOs about the risks of rapid AI development, saying he wants to maintain America's technological lead over China. Trump dismissed calls for an AI 'slowdown,' characterizing concerns about existential AI risks as being overstated. In a further escalation of his rhetoric, Trump described calls for greater regulatory control over AI as a 'SICK conspiracy,' arguing that current oversight is adequate and that new regulations could allow China to win the AI race. His comments underscore the administration's determination to prioritize competitive advantage over safety concerns raised by industry figures.