Trump says ‘very negative forces’ raising exaggerated concerns over AI
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns regarding the risks of artificial intelligence, labeling critics as 'negative forces' and emphasizing the need for American dominance in the sector. Despite calls from industry leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman to slow development for safety, the administration continues to support AI firms.
Why it matters
The stance highlights a growing tension between AI safety advocates and political leaders prioritizing national technological supremacy, which could influence future global AI regulation.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (September 13, 2026) likened critics of artificial intelligence to "very negative forces" bringing up scenarios that will not happen, and said he wanted to make sure that the U.S. remains the industry leader.
"We're leading China in AI. We're the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins," Mr. Trump told reporters at his Ireland golf course when asked if the AI industry should slow down or be more regulated.
"We could put guardrails. We can do this and that. But I think you have a lot of very negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn't be bringing it up and they're bringing up things that won't happen."
Mr. Trump has resisted stirring concerns about AI.
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