US Vice President JD Vance has questioned recent calls by major technology companies to slow the development of artificial intelligence, suggesting that demands for government regulation could be a “Trojan Horse.”
Vance made the comments on Monday as the Trump administration continued to emphasize the need for the United States to maintain its lead over China in the global artificial intelligence race.
Speaking to reporters, Vance said he felt “a little bit weird” about AI companies asking the government to regulate their own industry.
“It feels like a bit of a Trojan Horse,” Vance said.
His comments came shortly after President Donald Trump also pushed back against calls for a slowdown in AI development, arguing that the United States must remain ahead of China.
Vance Questions Calls for Government Regulation
The debate intensified after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for the AI industry to slow the pace of development so that safety measures can catch up.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI chief Elon Musk have also expressed support for stronger AI safety measures. The calls have raised questions about whether governments should impose new rules on powerful AI systems or allow companies to develop their own safety standards.
But Vance appeared skeptical of companies asking Washington to intervene.
The vice president questioned why technology companies that have benefited from rapid AI development would suddenly ask the government to regulate the industry.
Trump Administration Puts China Competition First
Vance echoed Trump’s argument that the United States cannot afford to fall behind China in artificial intelligence.
Trump has said that the country needs to stay ahead in the AI race, arguing that whoever wins the technology competition will have a major strategic advantage.
The president has also dismissed some of the warnings about AI as exaggerated, while acknowledging that some safeguards may be necessary.
For the Trump administration, the issue is therefore not simply about technological safety. It is also about national security, economic power and competition with China.
‘Any Technology Has Risks’
Vance was also asked whether Americans should be afraid of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
He acknowledged that AI presents risks but argued that the administration wants to make sure the United States remains in control of the technology and understands the dangers associated with it.
“Any technology has risks,” Vance said, adding that Trump wants to be “smart about making sure we stay on top of the risks.”
His remarks highlight the growing divide over the future of AI.
Technology leaders are warning that development may be moving faster than safety measures can keep up, while the Trump administration is warning that slowing down could allow China to overtake the United States.
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The Bigger Question
The disagreement raises a difficult question: Can the United States win the AI race against China while also ensuring that increasingly powerful AI systems are developed safely?
As AI companies, investors and governments debate how quickly the technology should advance, the struggle between innovation, regulation and national security is becoming one of the biggest technology battles of the decade.
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