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Trump Dismisses AI Warnings as 'Hoax,' Vows US Lead Over China
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News18•21-09-2026, 23:48
Trump Dismisses AI Warnings as 'Hoax,' Vows US Lead Over China
- •Donald Trump rejected AI danger warnings, comparing them to the climate 'hoax' and insisting the US must maintain its technological lead over China.
- •In a Truth Social post, Trump likened AI concerns to past warnings about global warming, calling them a 'Hoax' similar to 'RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA' and 'Climate Change'.
- •Trump vowed not to 'stifle Growth' in AI, believing it could surpass the Industrial Revolution and the internet, and stated he would 'only encourage AI' and 'SI (SUPER INTELLIGENCE)'.
- •He has consistently rejected calls for stronger AI guardrails, arguing that slowing development would weaken the US position against China.
- •Trump announced plans for an 'AI Force' and an AI 'Czar,' doubling down on AI expansion despite warnings from tech leaders like Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump dismissed AI risk warnings by comparing them to a climate "hoax", as well as previous political controversies involving Russia and Ukraine, while insisting the US must maintain its technological lead over China.
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei called for the industry to slow down its pace, a proposal that was swiftly endorsed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI owner Elon Musk.
Trump rejected calls for stronger regulatory guardrails, arguing that the only safeguard the AI industry needs is a "strong and smart" president, though he noted law enforcement agencies could intervene if necessary.
