Real event · politics · 2026-09-15
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
Final verdict announced: September 17, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Real headline
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
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What the record shows
Trump's stance on AI safety reflects a broader skepticism.
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BBC News — Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards — 2026-09-15
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