Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

DONALD TRUMP. US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA, September 9, 2026.

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'The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the USA has that, in spades!' US President Donald Trump writes on Truth Social

US President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about AI regulation, asserting that the US already has sufficient guardrails in place.

Industry leaders, including Anthropic's CEO, are advocating for stricter regulations and independent audits of advanced AI tools due to safety concerns.

Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

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