GoKawiilHassett says AI risks best left to private sector, not new regulation
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC that AI safety concerns are solvable and best addressed by companies themselves rather than through expanded government oversight. His remarks followed President Trump's dismissal of AI danger warnings as a 'hoax,' as the administration pushes to keep the U.S. ahead of China in AI development.
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The comments signal the White House's preference for a hands-off regulatory approach at a moment when some lawmakers and even industry figures are pushing for stronger AI oversight. This stance could shape how aggressively the U.S. government intervenes as AI capabilities and associated risks continue to grow rapidly.
- Hassett argues AI risks are 'completely solvable' by companies without added government regulation.
- Trump has called AI danger warnings a 'hoax,' prioritizing U.S. competitiveness against China.
- The administration says it will use law enforcement rather than new rules to ensure responsible AI behavior.
Source: cnbc.com — Kevin Breuninger, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “Private sector is 'the right place' to solve AI threats, White House's Hassett says”
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