US President Donald Trump has played down calls for tighter checks on the development of artificial intelligence, saying he is more concerned about the United States losing its lead over China in the global race for the technology. Speaking during a weekend trip to Ireland, Trump said winning the AI race would be crucial even as concerns grow over how quickly the technology is advancing.advertisementRead Full StoryWhile he acknowledged that some regulation may be needed, Trump did not spell out what rules he supports. His remarks came a day after Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei said the industry should slow…