Dell CEO urges AI safeguards and government oversight
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, told CNBC that AI models require safeguards and controls to mitigate risks. He compared the technology to fire, noting its potential for both positive and destructive outcomes. Dell emphasized the need for government involvement in regulation, though he avoided specifics, stating he is not a policymaker.
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- Dell calls for AI safeguards and government oversight, citing risks like those of uncontrolled technology
- Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned frontier labs are gambling with lives over superintelligence in September
- Trump administration opposes AI slowdowns, and a White House self-regulation pact blocks federal action before midterms
The debate over AI risks intensified after former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned in September that frontier labs were recklessly pursuing superintelligence. While tech leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman have called for stricter oversight, the Trump administration has opposed coordinated slowdowns. A recent White House document, signed by AI executives, commits to self-regulation but has stalled federal action ahead of November’s midterm elections. Dell acknowledged growing opposition to data centers but framed it as a collaborative effort to improve energy efficiency.
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Michael Dell says AI needs safeguards and controls, and government has a role to play
CNBC Technology · 13 October 2026
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