Donald Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as a hoax

On September 14 and 15, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly dismissed growing calls from technology industry leaders for stricter AI regulations. Executives including Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Sam Altman of OpenAI, and Elon Musk of xAI had advocated for independent oversight to mitigate risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence. Trump labeled these warnings a "sick conspiracy" and a "hoax," comparing them to climate change claims and previous investigations into his campaign's ties to Russia.

Trump maintained that the U.S. already possesses sufficient criminal and regulatory authority to oversee the sector. He emphasized that the only necessary safeguard for the industry is a strong and intelligent president. The President explicitly prioritized maintaining American dominance in the AI race against China and supporting the development of data centers, despite localized concerns regarding their expansion. While Vice President J.D. Vance also expressed skepticism toward the industry's push for government oversight, the President's stance has led to increased market volatility, with shares of AI-related companies falling as the debate over regulation continues.