Zuckerberg reportedly told Trump AI regulator flawed

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns about a proposed national artificial intelligence regulator in a private phone call with former President Donald Trump during the week of August 17, according to reports. The conversation, which occurred last month, highlights the ongoing debate in Washington over how to govern rapidly advancing AI technology. The White House is currently weighing two primary paths for AI oversight. One option involves establishing an independent body modeled on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which oversees the U.S. securities industry. This proposed AI regulator would be tasked with reviewing and testing advanced AI models for potential risks before their widespread deployment. This concept was popularized by Google DeepMind scientist Demis Hassabis in a July essay and has been discussed with White House officials over the summer. The alternative approach, favored by tech investor David Sacks, involves a voluntary ratings scheme similar to the Motion Picture Association's system for films. This model would rely more heavily on industry self-regulation rather than a government-mandated structure.