GoKawiilTrump dismisses AI safety concerns as 'hoax', opposes new regulations
President Trump used social media posts to reject growing concerns from AI industry figures about the technology's risks, comparing the safety debate to what he called the 'Global Warming Scam' and 'RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA HOAX'. His comments came shortly after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC that a mandatory 'kill switch' verified by outside parties might be necessary for dangerous AI systems, part of a wave of warnings from AI executives that had already triggered a tech stock selloff.
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Trump's framing signals the administration will likely resist binding AI safety rules, favoring rapid development over precaution, partly out of fear that regulation could let China overtake the US in the AI race. This puts the White House at odds with some of the very AI company leaders whose warnings carry technical weight, and could shape whether safety mechanisms like kill switches become industry standard or remain voluntary.
- Trump called AI safety fears a 'hoax' akin to climate change and Russia investigation controversies.
- Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark suggested a mandatory, third-party-verified AI kill switch may be needed.
- Investor concern over AI risk warnings already caused a selloff in tech stocks this week.
Source: bbc.co.uk — Watch Our Pick Of Standout Clips Across The Bbc, 2026-09-15
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