Trump Calls AI Risks a 'Hoax,' Says There Is a 'SICK Conspiracy' Against AI and Data Centers
Trump said he alone can safeguard AI, rejecting warnings from tech leaders who want slower development and tighter government controls.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social that AI threats are a "HOAX," while asserting his presence in the Oval Office provides sufficient oversight.
- The administration has long resisted government oversight of AI, revoking a Biden administration executive order last year and maintaining that the president's leadership serves as the necessary guardrail against potential risks.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that AI swarms could control the internet in 12 months, while Microsoft published its own code of conduct to ensure human control.
- With voters opposing data center construction and fearing job losses, AI has become a political liability ahead of the midterm elections, as House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a White House meeting with tech companies soon.
- Vice President JD Vance dismissed fears, asserting "I don't think Americans should be scared of anything," as the administration claims concerns persist only because the United States is leading globally.
23 Articles
23 Articles
U.S. President Trump strongly opposed the argument to slow down the pace of AI development by Big Tech companies, labeling it a hoax. Emphasizing that gaining an advantage in the technological competition with China is the priority, he maintained his stance that the administration and Congress must cooperate to devise prudent regulations that do not hinder innovation.
Prioritizing competition against China, Donald Trump has been opposing for several days, at the call of the major American companies of the AI, for slow development of technology.
US President Donald Trump, in a post on the Truth Social social network, once again rejected claims that artificial intelligence needs stricter regulation.
Trump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers
President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.” The president specifically said on social media on Monday that the administration has already stopped the AI company Anthropic “from doing bad, or potentially bad” things. Trump pushed back against calls by tech leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft and others to have …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
