Tech bosses have called for a slowdown in Artificial Intelligence and the creation of formal guardrails from the US government. But why is President Trump unmoved by the doomsday predictions, dismissing them as a ‘hoax’? What lies behind his embrace of the AI industry? Jonathan Freedland speaks to The Guardian US tech editor, Blake Montgomery Watch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube channel Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.com Listen to the latest season of Black Box Continue reading...
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FRI · 2026-09-18 · 04:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0918-112186
NSR-2026-0918-112186Analysis·EN·Technology
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Tech leaders are urging a pause in artificial intelligence development and the establishment of government regulations. However, President Trump appears unconcerned by warnings of potential AI dangers, dismissing them as a "hoax." The article explores the reasons behind his support for the AI industry.
Presented by Jonathan Freedland, produced by John Rogers and Nada Smiljanic; the executive producer is Maz EbtehajThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-18 · 04:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Tech leaders are urging a pause in artificial intelligence development and the establishment of government regulations. However, President Trump appears unconcerned by warnings of potential AI dangers, dismissing them as a "hoax." The article explores the reasons behind his support for the AI industry. Jonathan Freedland discusses this topic with Blake Montgomery, the Guardian US tech editor, in a podcast. The conversation delves into the contrast between industry calls for caution and Trump's seemingly dismissive stance on AI's risks.
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President Trump dismisses AI doomsday predictions as a ‘hoax’.
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Tech bosses have called for a slowdown in artificial intelligence and the creation of formal guardrails from the US government.
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The article questions the reasons behind President Trump's embrace of the AI industry.
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President Trump is unmoved by doomsday predictions regarding AI.
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