US Vice President JD Vance has commented on how some AI companies use fear as a marketing tool, suggesting that by highlighting dystopian scenarios, CEOs make their products seem more powerful. He noted that if people are afraid of a technology, it may be perceived as effective.

Vance also addressed the topic of AI’s impact on employment. He stated that while there will be job changes and some disruptions, current data does not support the notion that AI will cause widespread unemployment.

Discussing regulation, Vance cautioned against frontier AI tech firms seeking increased regulation, des