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Did Trump say AI risks are real or a hoax?

Sep 13, 2026 · politics · 7 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Did Trump say AI risks are real or a hoax?

Where the coverage splits

AI risks are real; call for slowdown — 2 outlets
Tech leaders say AI poses genuine threats and urge caution.
NPR · Sep 13, 2026
Trump downplays AI concerns, tech leaders call for slowdown
cnbc.com · Sep 14, 2026
Trump rejects AI regulation calls, criticizes Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
AI concerns are a hoax; no regulation needed — 5 outlets
Trump dismisses AI safety worries as a hoax and opposes regulation.
New York Post · Sep 13, 2026
Trump downplays AI risks, emphasizes US leadership in technology
NBC News · Sep 14, 2026
Trump calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, labels AI concerns a 'hoax'
Moneycontrol.com · Sep 15, 2026
Trump calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during AI panel, downplays risks
Fox Business · Sep 15, 2026
Trump tells Nvidia CEO that AI fears are a 'hoax' during phone call
The Age · Sep 15, 2026
Donald Trump posts seven times on AI and data centres, rejects regulation calls

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