As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike it rich – with few guardrails
The Guardian
Read the full articleDonald Trump's family and allies have secured lucrative Pentagon contracts tied to AI and defense technology while Trump publicly opposes new AI regulations, citing competitiveness against China. Industry insiders and former AI researchers warn of significant risks from rapid AI development, highlighting internal concerns about safety and governance.

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