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Trump dismisses AI safety fears as hoax while White House debates regulation

The president prioritizes AI as economic growth engine while advisers internally weigh safety and competition concerns.

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What to know

  • Trump publicly called AI safety fears a hoax this week, signaling his administration will not prioritize regulation.
  • Internal White House discussions show more complexity on AI policy than the president's public stance suggests.
  • The administration views AI primarily as an economic growth driver, with competition from China a secondary concern.

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    NYT analysis reveals internal White House disagreement on AI policy

    New York Times reporting shows the president's public dismissal masks more nuanced internal debate among White House officials about AI regulation, safety, and competitive threats from China.

    “The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.”
    — New York Times
    • joesm.bsky.social

      Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax, Sacrificing Humanity for the Stock Mkt & His Profits. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u... @apnews.com @theatlantic.com @wsj.com @davidcorn.bsky.social @article19law.bsky.social @osviz-jarrett.bsky.social @newsweek.com @npr.org @cnn.com @markhamillofficial.bsky.social

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    Trump publicly dismisses AI safety concerns as hoax — President Trump characterized worries about artificial intelligence as unfounded, signaling his administration's skepticism toward AI safety regulations and concerns.

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  1. 2 outlets Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.

    first by The New York Times, 7d ago · also NYT