US President Donald Trump on Sunday downplays warnings that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could threaten humanity. Multiple outlets report he dismisses such claims as “hoaxes” or predicts they “won’t happen,” while arguing that the United States is capable of managing AI risks without slowing development.
In contrast to outlets emphasizing existential concerns, Trump’s stated focus is the strategic competition with China. Several reports say he frames AI as central to US-China rivalry and argues that the U.S. must not fall behind while guardrails are discussed or implemented. The Hill and Mint specifically describe Trump’s position that guardrails can be applied, but that the U.S. should not lose the AI race in the process. Euronews also reports that Europe and China call for stronger AI safeguards.
Al Jazeera reports Trump rejects combining US and China AI efforts, while other coverage highlights his insistence on US-led safeguards. The overall accounts converge on Trump’s core message: AI risk warnings are overstated, and US technological leadership matters more than pausing or changing course due to those fears.
