Trump dismisses artificial intelligence safety fears in race to beat China

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14 Sep 2026 • 3:26 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump dismisses artificial intelligence safety fears in race to beat China

  • US President Donald Trump has downplayed the need for strict artificial intelligence regulations, arguing that maintaining America's lead over China is paramount to national security.
  • Trump dismissed safety warnings from prominent tech leaders, including Anthropic chief Dario Amodei and Elon Musk, attributing concerns about rapid development to unidentified negative forces.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson supported maintaining the US competitive edge over China while proposing a meeting with industry executives to establish safety measures without causing panic.
  • Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged decisive legislative action to slow down AI development, making safety protocols a high priority for House Democrats.
  • Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon warned of the severe risks of an unchecked AI race, calling for global regulatory cooperation between Washington and Beijing to ensure measured progress.

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