US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could one day threaten humanity.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, he rejected calls for tighter controls on the technology. He also attacked those urging caution, describing the warnings as another political hoax.
The comments came as concerns about AI safety were spreading among technology leaders and governments.
Trump: ‘I am the Hoax Buster’
Trump said fears of machines taking control had been exaggerated.
“I am the Hoax Buster,” he wrote.
He rejected the idea that robots would overrun cities and eliminate humans. The president compared the warnings with past disputes over climate change. He also referred to investigations into Russia during his first term.
“This is even wilder than the RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA HOAX,” he wrote.
Trump said the United States needed a strong president to oversee AI. He argued that excessive regulation could weaken America’s position in the global technology race.
Tech Leaders Raise the Alarm
The president’s comments came amid growing concern in the technology industry. Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, has called for greater caution in the development of advanced AI systems.
His concerns have been echoed by other prominent technology leaders, including OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
Microsoft has also outlined principles for AI development. Among them is the position that AI systems should remain under human control.
The debate has moved beyond laboratories. Questions about energy use, data centres and the effect of AI on jobs have become increasingly important in the United States.
Safety Concerns Grow
Warnings about AI have been driven by concerns over systems becoming harder to control.
Some researchers fear that more advanced models could be misused or behave in unexpected ways. Others argue that the technology’s benefits should not be lost in the debate over possible future risks.
The disagreement has placed pressure on governments to decide how AI should be regulated. In the United States, Congress has yet to reach a broad agreement on the issue.
China and the Global Race
Trump has also framed AI as a competition between the United States and China. He has argued that America cannot afford to fall behind Beijing in the development of advanced technology.
Chinese officials have raised concerns of their own. AI has been described as a major area of competition, with national security risks drawing particular attention.
The debate is expected to remain prominent as governments seek to balance innovation with public safety.
A Debate Without Easy Answers
For many Americans, the concerns are more immediate than the prospect of machines taking over.
The growth of energy-intensive data centres has raised questions about electricity demand and local infrastructure. The effect of AI on employment has also become a political issue.
Some people see the technology as a major opportunity. Others fear that safeguards are being introduced too slowly.
Trump has made clear where he stands. He has rejected calls for sweeping restrictions and defended a faster American push into AI.
The question now is whether governments and technology companies can agree on rules that protect people without slowing innovation.
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