AI Race Heats Up as Leaders Clash | Durham News

The AI race is heating up as tech leaders, politicians, and former employees sound alarms — from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei calling for a pause to Trump insisting the U.S. must outpace China. With Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit, AI dominates global diplomacy, while Democrats push it as a campaign issue and Republicans scramble to balance safety with competitiveness. Amid rising tensions, voices like Hakeem Jeffries demand urgent regulation, while Jacob Coxon urges U.S.-China cooperation to prevent runaway AI. The debate is fierce, fast-moving, and shaping the future of technology — and power. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://abc11.com/post/trump-downplays-need-check-ai-development-says-he-doesnt-want-cede-edge-china/19827244/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dba3c2b514b61b3c Report issues to [email protected].