Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: United States

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Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down

US President Donald Trump downplayed the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a visit to Ireland, stating that negative forces are exaggerating dangers that won't happen. Experts, including a former Anthropic researcher, warned that the current pace of development could endanger humanity. Industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, also supported the idea of slowing down AI development to mitigate risks. However, Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining US superiority over China in this field.

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