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Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development

15 sourcesUpdated 13 Sept 2026, 1:50 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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Trump dismissed warnings from AI critics during remarks in Ireland.

He said the United States is leading China in the AI race and that whoever wins AI wins globally.

The comments followed an essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urging precautions.

Amodei’s call was supported by Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

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A poll found substantial public opposition to local data center construction.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Trump rejected calls to slow AI development and framed the issue around competition with China. It also agrees that his comments came after warnings from industry leaders, including Dario Amodei, and support for those warnings from Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

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What remains uncertain is how Trump’s remarks will affect the wider debate over AI safeguards and industry pace. The reporting also leaves open how the public opposition to data center construction will factor into future decisions, if at all, as new responses emerge.

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Trump dismissed calls from tech leaders to slow artificial intelligence development and described critics as negative forces. The remarks came during a visit to Ireland and followed warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the pace of development. The coverage also notes that Amodei’s concerns were supported by Sam Altman and Elon Musk. One report adds that Trump said the United States is leading China in the AI race.

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Trump rejected calls to slow artificial intelligence development and argued that the United States must keep an edge over China. The reporting highlights his claim that whoever wins artificial intelligence wins, placing competition at the center of his response. It also notes that his remarks came after a proposal from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for independent evaluation and safety standards. The coverage presents the debate as one between urgency and caution.

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The New Indian Express Centre source Reported

Trump dismisses AI safety warnings as ‘negative’ forces amid calls to slow development

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United States President Donald Trump criticized artificial intelligence critics as negative forces after industry leaders urged a slowdown in technology development. Speaking in Ireland, Trump dismissed concerns about potential risks that he argued would not occur. The discussion followed researcher Jacob Coxon leaving the industry and accusing firms of gambling with lives through self-improving superintelligence. Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei subsequently urged firms to slow development and implement third-party oversight, with support from Sam Altman and Elon Musk.

usatoday.com Centre source Reported

Trump brushes off calls for AI slowdown from tech CEOs

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President Donald Trump dismissed calls from tech leaders to slow down artificial intelligence development, describing critics as negative forces during a golf tournament in Ireland. Trump asserted that the United States is leading China in the artificial intelligence race and that whoever wins artificial intelligence wins globally. The comments followed an essay by Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei urging precautions, which was supported by Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Meanwhile, a poll showed substantial public opposition to local data center construction.

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‘Whoever wins AI wins’: Trump brushes off fears, rejects AI bosses’ calls to slow development

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United States President Donald Trump rejected calls from industry leaders to slow down artificial intelligence development, labeling critics as negative forces during a visit to Ireland. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining an advantage over China, stating that whoever wins artificial intelligence wins. The remarks followed a proposal by Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei outlining a three-part plan for independent evaluation and safety standards. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk both endorsed Amodei's recommendations.