Artificial Intelligence Policy

Trump says self-regulation and DOJ oversight sufficient for AI safety

President Trump defended his administration's light-touch approach to artificial intelligence regulation, arguing that industry self-regulation combined with existing federal authorities, including the Justice Department, are adequate to keep AI tools safe. His comments come after some industry voices raised concerns about potential risks from unchecked AI development.

wsj.com · 2026-09-29

Trump plans 'AI Force' and AI czar amid industry safety warnings

President Trump announced he will create an 'AI Force' initiative and appoint an AI czar to keep the U.S. artificial intelligence industry advancing rapidly. The announcement came shortly after several tech executives publicly raised concerns this month about potential catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems. Trump's statement offered few specifics on how the new office would operate or address those safety worries.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-21