White House AI Czar Sacks Critiques Blue States Over ‘Woke’ AI Regulations
White House A.I. and crypto ‘czar’ David Sacks discusses President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking state-level AI rules and pushing for a single national standard on ‘Kudlow.’
On Tuesday, White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks criticized blue states for integrating what he termed “woke” ideology into artificial intelligence regulations. This comes as the Trump administration seeks to eliminate what Sacks describes as “unnecessary” regulations on this rapidly evolving technology.
Sacks pointed to states like Colorado, which has banned what it calls algorithmic discrimination. He explained that if an AI model results in a disparate impact on a protected group, it becomes illegal. This regulation not only holds businesses accountable but also places liability on the AI developers. “How are they even supposed to know all the ways that their AI model is going to be used?” he questioned during his appearance on “Kudlow.”
He further accused left-wing ideologues of compelling developers to incorporate a “DEI layer” into their models to prevent any “disparate impact” on protected groups. This, he argues, complicates the development process and stifles innovation.
David Sacks, White House Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Crypto czar, during The White House Digital Assets Summit in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 7. (Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Sacks raised significant First Amendment concerns, stating, “We don’t like seeing blue states trying to insert their woke ideology in AI models, and we really want to try and stop that.”
He also criticized state politicians for using public fears about AI to introduce new regulations, which he claims are often based on “horror stories” lacking empirical support.
DESANTIS SAYS FLORIDA CAN REGULATE AI DESPITE TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER: ‘WE HAVE A RIGHT TO DO THIS’
The Microsoft Copilot AI page is seen in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on Dec. 5, 2023. The Trump administration is discouraging “knee-jerk” reactions to anxieties surrounding AI. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Sacks described the current regulatory climate as a “knee-jerk reaction,” emphasizing that the proliferation of state-level bills is excessive. “That just tells you how out of proportion this reaction is,” he remarked.
He acknowledged that addressing child safety concerns is a priority for the administration as it develops a framework for AI, ensuring that the technology evolves responsibly.
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White House A.I. and crypto ‘czar’ David Sacks discusses President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking state-level AI rules and pushing for a single national standard on ‘Kudlow.’
On Tuesday, White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks criticized blue states for integrating what he termed “woke” ideology into artificial intelligence regulations. This comes as the Trump administration seeks to eliminate what Sacks describes as “unnecessary” regulations on this rapidly evolving technology.
Sacks pointed to states like Colorado, which has banned what it calls algorithmic discrimination. He explained that if an AI model results in a disparate impact on a protected group, it becomes illegal. This regulation not only holds businesses accountable but also places liability on the AI developers. “How are they even supposed to know all the ways that their AI model is going to be used?” he questioned during his appearance on “Kudlow.”
He further accused left-wing ideologues of compelling developers to incorporate a “DEI layer” into their models to prevent any “disparate impact” on protected groups. This, he argues, complicates the development process and stifles innovation.
David Sacks, White House Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Crypto czar, during The White House Digital Assets Summit in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 7. (Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Sacks raised significant First Amendment concerns, stating, “We don’t like seeing blue states trying to insert their woke ideology in AI models, and we really want to try and stop that.”
He also criticized state politicians for using public fears about AI to introduce new regulations, which he claims are often based on “horror stories” lacking empirical support.
DESANTIS SAYS FLORIDA CAN REGULATE AI DESPITE TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER: ‘WE HAVE A RIGHT TO DO THIS’
The Microsoft Copilot AI page is seen in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on Dec. 5, 2023. The Trump administration is discouraging “knee-jerk” reactions to anxieties surrounding AI. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Sacks described the current regulatory climate as a “knee-jerk reaction,” emphasizing that the proliferation of state-level bills is excessive. “That just tells you how out of proportion this reaction is,” he remarked.
He acknowledged that addressing child safety concerns is a priority for the administration as it develops a framework for AI, ensuring that the technology evolves responsibly.
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