United States President Donald Trump addressed House Republicans, emphasizing the need for US industries to stay competitive in artificial intelligence development. He called the recent advancements in China's DeepSeek AI a wake-up call for America.
"Last week, I signed an order revoking Joe Biden's destructive AI regulation," Trump said. "This allows AI companies to focus on being the best, not just being the most woke." He noted that DeepSeek AI's faster, cost-effective technology could inspire American companies to innovate without overspending.
Trump also highlighted the strength of US talent. He claimed that even Chinese leadership told him that the US has the most brilliant scientists in the world—in Seattle and in Silicon Valley. "Nobody else has people like that," Trump said. He encouraged industries to leverage this expertise to maintain global leadership in AI.