Trump Says AI Could Be 'Bigger Than the Internet' as He Pushes Light-Touch Regulation
Trump said AI could become “bigger than the internet” and argued for regulation that protects growth without slowing the industry. He tied U.S. AI policy to competition with China, saying China is the main rival and that AI may come up during Xi Jinping’s visit. Trump backed rapid expansion of AI data centers and new power plants, saying companies should build their own electricity supply instead of depending on an “old and tired” grid. He praised the jobs, tax revenue, and investment such projects can bring, and urged governors and mayors to welcome them. He also acknowledged growing backlash over electricity use, water consumption, and environmental impacts, with protests, state moratorium proposals, and new requirements in Pennsylvania reflecting rising opposition.
