Recent calls for slowing down artificial intelligence progress and asking for regulation have the White House administration responding. Following comments from President Donald Trump on what companies should be doing, Vice President J.D. Vance also chimed in with his thoughts on the topic at the All-In Summit.
JD Vance on Data Centers, More Power
Similar to President Trump, Vance brushed off the notion of regulation and slowing down AI progress when asked about the topic by technology investor Chamath Palihapitiya.
Vance agreed with Palihapitiya that there is a level of fearmongering when it comes to AI and data centers.
The vice president said he sees the consequence of not buying power for the next decade and rising power bills if the backlash to data centers continues.
“You can’t stop building,” Vance said.
Vance highlighted a point in 2005 when China crossed the point of generating more power than the United States. Since that time, China has 3x as much electricity generated, while the United States has flatlined.
“We just have to build more. I think we have to have this vision in the United States of electricity that’s too cheap to meter.”
That comment drew a large round of applause from the live audience at the All-In Summit, who were listening to Vance as one of the event’s virtual speakers.
JD Vance on AI Regulation
When it comes to regulation for the AI sector, Vance says President Trump is rightly asking the question on why it’s the companies building Frankenstein asking to create a governance system.
“If you’re building Frankenstein, stop,” Vance said.
Vance said if the cat is already out of the bag, build the defense that can stop what you’ve built.
The vice president said that if you’ve created Frankenstein, don’t now come to the government looking for regulation.
Vance said when it comes to AI growth and other technology advancements, it’s an example of working for a president who is willing to take risks.
“I’d much rather have a president willing to take risks. Can reverse America’s long term decline.”
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