Former President Donald Trump has asserted that China engages in espionage against the United States, citing a recent report and drawing parallels to the ongoing technological competition between the two nations. Trump's remarks come as artificial intelligence development and its potential implications, particularly in relation to China, are drawing increased attention.
The Anthropic CEO has likened the current technological competition with China to the Cold War, advocating for disarmament negotiations in the field of artificial intelligence. This sentiment underscores the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced technologies.
Amid these broader discussions, Trump also made critical remarks about the interactions of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani during a 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero. He also commented on the state of the White House, claiming it was in poor condition before his administration's renovations.
In other political news, a federal judge delivered a setback to the Trump administration's plan to reduce the FEMA workforce. Separately, a GOP gubernatorial candidate recounted a perilous water landing and a subsequent rescue effort. Meanwhile, a U.S. Air Force colonel shared details of his escape after being shot down over Iran, describing it as a "modern-day miracle."