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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. Grouped from 15 articles across 7 sources.

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BBC NewsSep 15, 2026, 3:47 AM

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.

Financial TimesSep 13, 2026, 9:34 PM

Trump rejects calls from tech bosses for AI slowdown

President denounces demands for regulation as existential fears over technology move to the centre of US politics

Al JazeeraSep 15, 2026, 3:28 AM

Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’

US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia's CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.

CNBCSep 14, 2026, 8:56 PM

China says AI CEOs' call for a slowdown is 'fear mongering'

Chinese state media's reports of the daily press conference also noted that all groups should work together for AI openness and inclusivity.

Al JazeeraSep 13, 2026, 11:31 PM

Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs

Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.

Financial TimesSep 14, 2026, 8:10 PM

US tech stocks fall after big AI groups call for slowdown

Memory-chip makers and Nvidia slide on Wall Street as warnings combine with backdrop of rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs

Al JazeeraSep 14, 2026, 7:32 PM

Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’

US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.

EuronewsSep 14, 2026, 8:17 AM

AI makers step up calls for a slowdown as fears of a rogue takeover grow

From a resigning Anthropic researcher to AI models hacking their way into rival systems, a turbulent few weeks have pushed the industry's biggest names to demand safeguards — before AI outpaces anyone's ability to rein it in.

The Straits TimesSep 14, 2026, 3:01 PM

Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown

The debate over AI grew personal as key tech leaders clash over the need for government regulation.

BBC NewsSep 15, 2026, 2:50 AM

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

CNBCSep 14, 2026, 6:54 PM

What Amodei's AI slowdown could mean for Anthropic's imminent IPO

As Anthropic meets with prospective investors ahead of its potentially historic market debut, CEO Dario Amodei is pushing for a slowdown in AI.

CNBCSep 14, 2026, 9:32 PM

Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’

President Trump has been using his social media site to sound off on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's suggestion that the AI industry slow its pace of development.

Financial TimesSep 14, 2026, 3:41 PM

Bannon and Sanders unite over AI safety as Trump condemns warnings as a ‘hoax’

Rightwing activist and leftwing senator join forces to demand stronger regulation of the technology

ABC NewsSep 14, 2026, 8:06 PM

'Don’t kill the Golden Goose': Trump says AI warnings 'HOAX,' AI leaders raise alarms

Vice President JD Vance called the warnings from AI leaders a "Trojan horse."

The Straits TimesSep 14, 2026, 1:29 PM

UN calls for ‘urgent action’ to rein in AI in face of ‘unprecedented risks’

The agency’s rights chief says the world is “on the cusp of irreversible change”.

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