Trump calls AI safety concerns a "hoax," says a "high IQ" president is the only guardrail needed
President Trump dismissed calls for AI safety regulations as a hoax, asserting that a high-IQ president is the only necessary guardrail for the technology. He criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other tech leaders for advocating for industry slowdowns and independent audits, arguing such measures would benefit Chinese competitors. Despite growing protests and warnings from experts, the administration maintains a pro-deregulation stance to ensure the US leads the global AI race.
- ▪Trump described fears of an AI-fueled existential crisis as a hoax and accused Dario Amodei of pretending to be a perfect angel.
- ▪Major tech CEOs including Sam Altman and Elon Musk have called for greater public oversight and safety standards in AI development.
- ▪Trump argued that imposing restrictions on American AI firms would only aid Chinese companies in the global AI arms race.
- ▪China's Foreign Ministry dismissed AI existential fears, though its Minister of State Security called for stronger risk prevention measures.
- ▪Several of Trump's political allies, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Mike Rogers, have contradicted him by supporting moratoriums on data center construction.
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AI Tech Culture regulations donald trump Trump calls AI safety concerns a "hoax," says a "high IQ" president is the only guardrail needed Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Dario Amodei have all called for more AI regulation By Kishalaya Kundu September 15, 2026, 13:47 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In context: Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Dario Amodei are among several major tech CEOs who have called for greater public oversight of AI development. President Trump, however, has repeatedly rejected calls for AI guardrails, arguing that American AI firms need to move full steam ahead if they are to compete with Chinese companies.
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