Trump says US is "way ahead of China" in artificial intelligence
“...we're here today because we believe that America's destiny is to dominate every industry and be the first in every technology, and that includes being the world's number-one superpower in artificial intelligence. And we are way ahead of China, I have to say...”
Reported September 25, 2026 by livemint.com. Checked word for word against that report.
President Trump has asserted that the United States should dominate artificial intelligence and is far ahead of China — a position he voiced in a 2025 remark — as debate grows over how quickly the technology should be developed. He has said his administration will encourage superintelligence, wants no additional limits on AI, and has rejected warnings about its dangers as a hoax. On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking at the White House during a state visit, said both countries share a responsibility to keep AI under human control and working for people's benefit. The remarks come amid a US-China technology rivalry, restrictions on China's access to advanced chips, and disagreement among AI executives about whether development should be slowed.
- livemint.com ↗︎25 SEP 2026