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Trump dismisses AI safety fears as 'hoax,' rejects calls for safeguards · 10 sources tracked

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized concerns about AI safety and rapid development as a "hoax" and a "sick conspiracy." He has rejected calls for greater safeguards and regulation, suggesting that the only necessary control is a strong president. Trump also expressed a desire for the U.S. to maintain an edge over China in AI development, even downplaying the need for checks on AI progress. AI

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COVERAGE [40]

  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c34gd48x5rlwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Politics # Technology # AI

    Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c34gd48x5rlwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Politics # Technology # AI

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Borowitz! Trump and AI https:// open.substack.com/pub/borowitz report/p/trump-says-ai-far-less-likely-to?r=63j6s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email # TrumpAndEp

    Borowitz! Trump and AI https:// open.substack.com/pub/borowitz report/p/trump-says-ai-far-less-likely-to?r=63j6s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email # TrumpAndEpstein # AI # Destroyer

  3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "EU countries to discuss AI rules as Trump calls safety warnings a ‘hoax’ # AI # DataCenters # Extinction # Science # Technology # UN # Poverty # Corruption # D

    "EU countries to discuss AI rules as Trump calls safety warnings a ‘hoax’ # AI # DataCenters # Extinction # Science # Technology # UN # Poverty # Corruption # Destruction # Waste # News # MAGA # Democrats # EU https://www. politico.eu/article/eu-capital s-to-discuss-ai-incidents-…

  4. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw980n0nd0qjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #

    Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw980n0nd0qjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # AI # Politics # Technology

  5. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Nvidia's Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/technology/trump-ai-safety-jensen-huan

    Nvidia's Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/technology/trump-ai-safety-jensen-huang.html # AI # Politics # TechNews

  6. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. europesays.com/3250661/ Trump downplays need to check AI development, wants US edge over China # AI # Anthropic # ArtificialIntelligence # China #

    https://www. europesays.com/3250661/ Trump downplays need to check AI development, wants US edge over China # AI # Anthropic # ArtificialIntelligence # China # DonaldTrump # TrumpAi

  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits

    US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China. https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/15/u s-speaker-rejects-ai-pause-warns-of-losing-edge-to-china # TopNews #…

  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    'Pro-human' or 'sick conspiracy'? AI critics converge as Trump dismisses fears as 'hoax' # AI # News # Technology https://www. thenationalnews.com/future/tec hn

    'Pro-human' or 'sick conspiracy'? AI critics converge as Trump dismisses fears as 'hoax' # AI # News # Technology https://www. thenationalnews.com/future/tec hnology/2026/09/15/ai-laws-regulatory-capture-debate/

  9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Speaking of # AI and existential # threats by and to nations, from the # TrumpVirus regime to # Europe - the march of # money and # madness Don’t know if this c

    Speaking of # AI and existential # threats by and to nations, from the # TrumpVirus regime to # Europe - the march of # money and # madness Don’t know if this calls for consulting with # Anthropic / # OpenAI et al, having a drink or 2, or having a sane government responsive to th…

  10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump Responds to AI Panic by Calling It a ‘Hoax’ President Donald Trump is aware of the panic over the possibility that one day we will all be… # NewsBeep # Ne

    Trump Responds to AI Panic by Calling It a ‘Hoax’ President Donald Trump is aware of the panic over the possibility that one day we will all be… # NewsBeep # News # Headlines # AI # anthropic # ArtificialIntelligence # CA # Canada # controversy # DonaldTrump https://www. newsbeep…

  11. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the B

    Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory. https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/cw980n0n d0qjo # TopNews # News # AI…

  12. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the

    📰 Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory. 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw980n…

  13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    DATE: September 14, 2026 at 03:46AM SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORG TITLE: Donald Trump Dismisses Concerns About Dangers of AI URL: http://www. socialpsychology.or

    DATE: September 14, 2026 at 03:46AM SOURCE: SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY.ORG TITLE: Donald Trump Dismisses Concerns About Dangers of AI URL: http://www. socialpsychology.org/client/re direct.php?from=rss_feed&id=191386&url=https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-dismisses-concerns-about-dangers-o…

  14. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China submitted by /u/GregWilson23 [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artif

    🤖 Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China submitted by /u/GregWilson23 [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1wfkyn6/trump_downplays_the_need_to_check_a…

  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Nederlands(NL) · NieuwsJunkies ·

    📰 AI bosses warn of doomsday scenarios, Trump: 'It's all a hoax' https:// nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1RoJ 🕕 18:12 | RTL Nieuws 🔸 # Trump # AI # Robot

    📰 AI-bazen waarschuwen voor rampscenario's, Trump: 'Het is allemaal een hoax' https:// nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1RoJ 🕕 18:12 | RTL Nieuws 🔸 # Trump # AI # Robot # China # Risico

  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 (AF) · NieuwsJunkies ·

    📰 Criticism of AI companies calling for delays due to danger: 'Then do it' https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1Rh1 🕕 17:57 | NOS News 🔸 #Trump #AI #

    📰 Kritiek op AI-bedrijven die oproepen tot vertraging vanwege gevaar: 'Doe het dan' https:// nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1Rh1 🕕 17:57 | NOS Nieuws 🔸 # Trump # AI # USA # Kritiek

  17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporte

    Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters. https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/c34gd48x 5rlwo # TopNews # News # AI # Trump # US

  18. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # TheMetalDogArticleList # TheHardTimes Donald Trump Downplays AI Risk by Claiming It’s Much Lower Than the Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted by Donald Trump htt

    # TheMetalDogArticleList # TheHardTimes Donald Trump Downplays AI Risk by Claiming It’s Much Lower Than the Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted by Donald Trump https:// thehardtimes.net/uncategorized /donald-trump-downplays-ai-risk-by-claiming-its-much-lower-than-the-risk-of-being-s…

  19. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Donald Trump Downplays AI Risk by Claiming It’s Much Lower Than the Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted by Donald Trump https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://thehardt ime

    Donald Trump Downplays AI Risk by Claiming It’s Much Lower Than the Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted by Donald Trump https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://thehardt imes.net/uncategorized/donald-trump-downplays-ai-risk-by-claiming-its-much-lower-than-the-risk-of-being-sexually-assaulted-…

  20. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Kevin Breuninger reports that President Trump's administration views widespread fears over artificial intelligence risks as a hoax. National Economic Council Di

    Kevin Breuninger reports that President Trump's administration views widespread fears over artificial intelligence risks as a hoax. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett argues that these issues are completely solvable problems and suggests the private sector, rather t…

  21. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump Downplays AI Risks, SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling, Kennedy Center Bankruptcy https://www.npr.org/2026/09/15/nx-s1-5969393/trump-downplays-ai-risks-scotus-m

    Trump Downplays AI Risks, SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling, Kennedy Center Bankruptcy https://www.npr.org/2026/09/15/nx-s1-5969393/trump-downplays-ai-risks-scotus-mail-in-voting-ruling-kennedy-center-bankruptcy # News # Politics # AI

  22. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 日本語(JA) · [email protected] ·

    Trump dismisses AI warnings as 'hoax,' with administration voices expressing concern. On the 4th consecutive day, Trump downplays the need for new safety measures. On the 14th, the US already has 'criminal...'

    “トランプ氏は4日連続で、新たな安全対策の必要性を軽視している。14日には、米国はすでに「これらの企業に対し、刑事上およ... / “トランプ氏、AIへの警告を「でっち上げ」と一蹴 政権内に不安の声” https:// htn.to/3iZ9iyNVfc # トランプ # AI # 規制 # 業界 # sns # 政策 # アメリカ # Anthropic # OpenAI …

  23. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    Trump's AI statements again show his stupidity Donald Trump dismisses warnings about AI, even though experts have been pointing out real risks for years: Deepfa

    Trumps KI‑Aussagen zeigen erneut seine Dummheit Donald Trump macht Warnungen vor KI lächerlich, obwohl Fachleute seit Jahren auf echte Risiken hinweisen: Deepfakes, Wahlmanipulation, automatisierte Desinformation. Statt sich mit Fakten zu beschäftigen, reduziert er komplexe Techn…

  24. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · killbait ·

    Trump's AI Comments Spark Outrage as President Downplays Concerns About Technology 📰 Original title: 'Manifestly unfit': Trump roasted as pro-AI screed instantl

    Trump's AI Comments Spark Outrage as President Downplays Concerns About Technology 📰 Original title: 'Manifestly unfit': Trump roasted as pro-AI screed instantly backfires 🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅ 👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅ 👇👇👇 https:// en.killbait.com/trump-s-ai-com ments-s…

  25. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · realTuckFrumper ·

    Trump called warnings about AI dangers the work of “very negative forces,” saying many feared scenarios simply won’t happen. Humanity has officially reached the

    Trump called warnings about AI dangers the work of “very negative forces,” saying many feared scenarios simply won’t happen. Humanity has officially reached the “what could possibly go wrong?” stage of artificial intelligence. # AI

  26. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · thejapantimes ·

    Donald Trump said the U.S. already has guardrails to police AI companies, appearing to play down concern about misuse of the technology. https://www. japantimes

    Donald Trump said the U.S. already has guardrails to police AI companies, appearing to play down concern about misuse of the technology. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/15/tech/trump-ai-safety-us-police-industry/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # business # …

  27. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Abdul428 ·

    Trump Criticizes AI Leader, Advocates for 'Smart President' President Trump criticizes an AI company leader who called for slowing down AI development, instead

    Trump Criticizes AI Leader, Advocates for 'Smart President' President Trump criticizes an AI company leader who called for slowing down AI development, instead advocating for a 'smart president' to act as a guardrail. https:// viralwirenow.com/articles/trum p-criticizes-ai-leader…

  28. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    apnews.com/article/trum... Trump calls AI risks a ‘hoax,’ says there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers. His only response to the truth he doesn

    apnews.com/article/trum... Trump calls AI risks a ‘hoax,’ says there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers. His only response to the truth he doesn't like is to call it a hoax or fake news. #voteprogressive #datacenters #AI apnews.com/article/trump-...

  29. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic's CEO https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/trump-ai-regulation-anthropic-dario-amodei.ht

    Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic's CEO https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/trump-ai-regulation-anthropic-dario-amodei.html # Politics # AI # Regulation

  30. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Română(RO) · [email protected] ·

    Donald # Trump rejects calls from AI companies to slow down artificial intelligence development through precautionary regulations. Although in 🇺🇸#USA, t

    Donald # Trump respinge apelurile companiilor din domeniul AI de a frâna dezvoltarea inteligenței artificiale, prin reglementări de precauție. Deși în 🇺🇸#SUA, teama de o eventuală scăpare de sub control face ample valuri, președintele consideră că “suntem lideri chiar și în 🇨🇳#Ch…

  31. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Trump responds to rising AI safety concerns, insists tech will be 'more good than bad' President Donald Trump pushed back on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call f

    Trump responds to rising AI safety concerns, insists tech will be 'more good than bad' President Donald Trump pushed back on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for an AI slowdown, insisting the technology will be more good than bad. https://www. foxbusiness.com/politics/trump -res…

  32. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things

    Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development. https://ww…

  33. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Trump downplays risk of # AI development, ignoring expert warnings of dangers, which call for slowing development, citing # China competition. He will be dead

    # Trump downplays risk of # AI development, ignoring expert warnings of dangers, which call for slowing development, citing # China competition. He will be dead before the dangers manifest. https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/c7v48vp3 1mdo

  34. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    5/🧵While # Trump downplays the obvious and profound risks associated with # AI development, Obama urges Democrats to put # ArtificialIntelligence monitoring and

    5/🧵While # Trump downplays the obvious and profound risks associated with # AI development, Obama urges Democrats to put # ArtificialIntelligence monitoring and safety at the center of their agenda - like any RESPONSIBLE politician would. https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026…

  35. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China US president claimed ‘very negative forces’ have been raising concerns about the rapidly developi

    Trump dismisses AI safety fears to keep America ahead of China US president claimed ‘very negative forces’ have been raising concerns about the rapidly developing technology https://www. independent.co.uk/news/world/a mericas/trump-ai-safety-us-china-b3049484.html # TopNews # New…

  36. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Puzzled-Ad-6854 ·

    "Trump says 'very negative forces' raising exaggerated concerns over AI"

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Puzzled-Ad-6854"> /u/Puzzled-Ad-6854 </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-says-very-negative-forces-raising-exaggerated-concerns-over-ai-2026-09-13/?taid=6aa6b5ca7956c300013318f6&amp;ut…

  37. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "thing

    Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen". https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/c7v48vp3 1mdo # TopNews # News # AI # OpenAI # Trump

  38. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "thi

    📰 Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen". 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_cam…

  39. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Anthropic CEO Says ‘We Owe It To Humanity To Try’ To Prevent An AI Swarm From Taking Over The Internet Anthropic’s CEO and co-founder, Dario Amodei, states th

    🎮 Anthropic CEO Says ‘We Owe It To Humanity To Try’ To Prevent An AI Swarm From Taking Over The Internet Anthropic’s CEO and co-founder, Dario Amodei, states that 'a team of embedded third-party evaluators' must be put in place to curb AI's development, or else an AI 'swarm' botn…

  40. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaig

    Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v48vp31mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # AI # Politics # Technology