Former President Donald Trump has asserted that he is the only individual necessary to ensure the safety of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the United States, citing his "high IQ." He also issued a warning regarding a "sick conspiracy" he believes is targeting AI data centers and potentially benefiting China.

"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a strong and smart (High IQ!) president, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump stated on social media. He specifically named Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, as an alarmist who presents himself as an "angel."

"The Trump Administration has stopped AI 'people' from doing bad, or potentially bad, 'things,' like Dario (Anthropic!), who is now pretending to be a 'perfect little angel' - and we will continue to do so!" Trump wrote.

He further alleged that "there is a sick conspiracy going on against AI data centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China." The Trump administration has previously suggested that China stands to gain if the U.S. slows its AI development, with some Republicans positing that anti-data center protests are encouraged by Chinese officials.

"Whoever wins AI, wins," Trump continued. "We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so. Conspiracy Theorists, Treasonists, Traitors, and Leakers, beware!"

Trump's stance echoes skepticism from his administration regarding calls from some AI executives for a slowdown in U.S. AI development due to safety concerns. Vice President JD Vance questioned the motives of AI companies advocating for regulation, suggesting it could be a "Trojan horse."

Former Trump AI and crypto advisor David Sacks has also expressed concerns that such calls for regulation might be an attempt at "regulatory capture," where large corporations could benefit by imposing standards that smaller competitors cannot meet. The administration has voiced hesitance in hindering AI development due to fears of China's advancements in the field.

"We know the Chinese are engaged in an AI race against the US...we want to do things smartly and stay ahead of the curve," Vance stated.