Trump Dismisses Dangers of AI: ‘The Whole Thing is a Hoax’

NBC News · collected 2026-09-15 · by TODAY
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President Trump dismissed growing concerns over the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that a strong and smart leader like himself is sufficient to guard against potential dangers. In posts on Truth Social, he claimed there was a "sick conspiracy" aimed at AI and data centers, suggesting such efforts only benefit China in its quest for global tech dominance. Trump argued the US already leads China in AI development and has significant regulatory power over AI companies. This stance comes amid calls from leading AI researchers and companies like Anthropic and OpenAI to slow down AI development due to increasing risks. The disagreement over AI regulation is set against the backdrop of an upcoming official summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for September 24 in Washington, where AI development is expected to be a key topic of discussion.

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Washington Examiner
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 1 of 11 📰 publisher trust 96
“Both articles report on President Trump dismissing concerns about AI as a hoax, referencing the exact date and content of his Truth Social post.”
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards same event · 100%
BBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 23% hedged 6 of 26 📰 publisher trust 96
“Both articles report on Trump's statement dismissing AI safety fears as a hoax, published on the same day.”
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development different event · 98%
NPR
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 23% hedged 6 of 26 📰 publisher trust 60
“The articles discuss different reactions to AI concerns and do not describe the same specific incident.”
AI fears hasten calls for regulation different event · 95%
Semafor
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 95
“The articles discuss different aspects of AI regulation and concerns; one focuses on calls for regulation due to security threats, while the other reports on Trump dismissing AI dangers.”
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The Bulwark
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 44% hedged 4 of 9
“The articles discuss different aspects of AI regulation and Trump's stance, not the same specific incident or occurrence.”
We have nothing to fear but AI fear itself different event · 95%
Semafor
⚖️ Leans right 🔴 23% hedged 3 of 13 📰 publisher trust 95
“The articles discuss different perspectives on AI concerns but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
How the AI apocalypse story escaped containment different event · 95%
Semafor
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 16% hedged 5 of 32 📰 publisher trust 95
“The articles discuss different perspectives on AI risks, with one focusing on a call for independent reviewers and the other on Trump dismissing AI dangers as a hoax.”
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI different event · 95%
BBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 2 of 29 📰 publisher trust 96
“The articles describe different reactions to AI concerns by China and US President Trump, not the same specific incident.”
Tyler Cowen: The AI Slowdown Is Not What It Seems different event · 95%
The Free Press
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 8% hedged 1 of 12 📰 publisher trust 96
“The articles discuss different perspectives on AI advancements and safety measures, with Article A focusing on a statement by Anthropic's CEO and endorsements from other companies, while Article B reports on Trump dismissing the dangers of AI.”
AI Is a Test of Our Maturity. *Gulp* different event · 95%
The Bulwark
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 8% hedged 8 of 99
“The articles discuss different aspects of AI concerns, with one mentioning a political assembly and the other reporting on Trump's dismissal of AI dangers.”

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NBC News · 321 article(s) · 0 correction(s) detected
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