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Trump declares war on AI safety panic, calling it a 'hoax'

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Former President Donald Trump has declared war on the AI safety movement, labeling its concerns as a "sick conspiracy" designed to undermine America and his political legacy. He asserted that a strong president is the only necessary control for AI, dismissing fears of an AI takeover as a hoax. Trump's stance aligns with some Silicon Valley allies who view AI alarmism as a manufactured backlash, potentially linked to election cycles and the rise of open-source AI. AI

IMPACT Trump's strong stance against AI safety regulations could influence future policy debates and the development of AI governance.

RANK_REASON Article focuses on political commentary and opinion regarding AI safety, rather than a direct policy action or industry release.

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Trump declares war on AI safety panic, calling it a 'hoax'

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Zachary Basu ·

    "I am the Hoax Buster": Trump's war on AI doomers gets personal

    <p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> declared war on the AI safety panic Monday, dismissing the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/anthropic-ai-human-extinction-pdoom-safety-risks" target="_blank">industry's ap…

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