A continuing White House AI dispute has reportedly widened, with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross pressing for closer scrutiny, while President Donald Trump and several technology executives argue against additional barriers to development.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the officials have been meeting almost daily in recent months to discuss potential safeguards, with people familiar with the discussions citing risks including cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and the banking system.