Open letter to US President Donald Trump: Carpe diem – opinion

In an open letter to US President Donald Trump, a global strategist and adviser at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs urges him to "Carpe diem" and address the critical issue of artificial intelligence (AI) at the United Nations General Assembly. The author emphasizes that while America must win the AI race, it must also establish "guardrails" to prevent catastrophic misuse, drawing parallels to nuclear arms control treaties. The letter highlights the immediate dangers of AI, such as its potential use by terrorist organizations for developing weapons of mass destruction or by state actors for "cognitive warfare," as well as longer-term risks as AI systems become more autonomous. The author advocates for accelerating AI capability, control, and international cooperation, stating, "America must win the AI race. America should lead it. And then America should use that leadership to help ensure the race itself never becomes a losing proposition for everyone." The letter concludes by urging Trump to use his unique willingness to address issues before consensus exists to lead a global conversation on AI safety.