We shouldn’t be afraid of artificial intelligence, Vance advises US workers
During the American Dynamism Summit on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration’s approach to encouraging innovation by reducing regulations and focusing on both businesses and workers. He emphasized that American-developed artificial intelligence systems should lead worldwide, arguing that advanced AI would not drastically replace workers but instead enhance many existing roles. “We shouldn’t be afraid of artificial intelligence,” Vance stated at the summit hosted by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Drawing parallels to significant technological milestones, he compared the rise of AI to the introduction of the ATM, which ultimately yielded a net positive despite initial apprehensions. Vance urged optimism toward embracing AI while warning that deindustrialization poses threats to national security and workforce identity, as outsourcing jobs weakens economic stability and erodes community cohesion. His comments followed an address to international officials in Paris, during which he reiterated his commitment to a light-touch regulatory approach to guide AI research and utilization in the United States.