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NewsKPBS Public MediaSeptember 13, 2026San Diego County

President Trump downplays industry calls for AI development slowdown

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President Trump stated that warnings regarding artificial intelligence are exaggerated and dismissed industry calls to slow down AI development.

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Why It Matters

Federal stance and public messaging on artificial intelligence development impact future technology policy discussions and industry standards.

Key Facts

  • President Trump stated that dire warnings about artificial intelligence are exaggerated.
  • President Trump claimed 'negative forces' are making claims about things that will not happen.
  • The comments were made in response to industry leaders calling for a pause in AI development.

Who's Mentioned

locationChina“Competitor nation in AI development”PersonDavid Sacks“Co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology”OrganizationOpenAI“AI lab discussing safety measures and public offering delay”OrganizationAnthropic“AI lab proposing unilateral safety steps”PersonElon Musk“Tech leader expressing agreement with safety concerns”PersonDario Amodei“Anthropic CEO calling for slowed AI development”PersonTrump“President downplaying AI slowdown calls in Ireland”PersonSam Altman“OpenAI CEO discussing IPO delay and potential testing pauses”PersonMike Johnson“House Speaker opposing a moratorium on AI technology”PersonShannon Bond“NPR contributor”