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AIQuiet 14d · day 14

Trump threatens Anthropic, rejects AI slowdown as tech stocks tumble

President attacks Dario Amodei's calls for AI regulation and says he is the only guardrail needed; markets fall globally on sector concerns.

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What to know

  • AI leaders called for government-mandated slowdowns and safety guardrails; Trump responded with threats and dismissal, claiming existing rules suffice and he alone is the guardrail needed.
  • Global tech stocks fell as sector leaders agreed on the need for AI development slowdown, creating investor uncertainty about the path forward.
  • VP Vance signaled openness to 'smart' regulation while Trump took a hardline anti-regulatory stance, revealing a notable emphasis gap between the president and vice president.

“The only guardrail needed is a 'smart president'.”

Donald Trump, US President · Truth Social / BBC News ↗ · Sep 14

Donald TrumpDonald Trump US PresidentDario AmodeiDario Amodei Anthropic CEOJack Clark Anthropic co-founderSam AltmanSam Altman OpenAI CEOJD VanceJD Vance US Vice President

Trump threatens Anthropic, rejects AI slowdown as tech stocks tumble
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  1. background

    House Speaker indicates Trump will meet with industry leaders on AI safety — House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Trump will meet with industry leaders as early as this week to discuss whether the government 'has a role to play' in ensuring AI safety.

  2. background

    VP Vance takes softer stance on AI regulation — Vice President JD Vance contrasted with Trump's combative tone by acknowledging both benefits and risks of AI and arguing for 'smart' regulation, though remaining wary of heavy oversight. He expressed suspicion of technology firms seeking government rules as a potential 'Trojan horse' but left open the door to some kind of consensus approach.

  3. background

    Trump attacks Amodei and rejects AI regulation — President Trump made multiple social media posts attacking calls for guardrails, accusing Amodei of pretending to be a 'perfect little angel' and threatening Anthropic with legal action. Trump dismissed fears of AI 'taking over the world' or 'destroying humanity' as a hoax and part of a 'sick conspiracy' against US success. He argued that the only guardrail needed is a 'smart president' and that existing criminal and regulatory powers are already sufficient.

  4. 1

    Global tech stocks fall on AI sector slowdown concerns

    Stock markets in the US, Europe and Asia fell as multiple tech leaders agreed the pace of AI development should slow and governments should mandate industry safeguards.

    “AI is getting smarter and more capable every few months, which could become a major risk to society.”
    — Jack Clark, Anthropic co-founder · source
  5. 2

    Amodei publishes essay urging AI development slowdown

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a weekend essay urging governments to enforce a slower pace of AI development, drawing support from competitors including Elon Musk and Sam Altman. The call included Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark's proposal that AI systems require a 'kill switch' to shut them down if they become too dangerous.