Trump Dismisses Fears of AI Destroying Humanity as a ‘Hoax’

Trump has frequently drawn attention by posting controversial AI-generated images and videos on social media. He has also rejected calls for tighter regulation from some of the technology industry’s leading executives.

 

In a social media post Monday night, Trump said claims that artificial intelligence would take over the world and destroy humanity were part of a major “hoax.” He compared the warnings to concerns over climate change and described them as a “sick conspiracy.”

 

Trump also argued that additional regulation of AI would put the United States at a disadvantage and give China an opportunity to gain the upper hand.

 

“There is no need for any additional regulation of AI,” Trump said. “The only regulation or safeguard needed is a strong and highly intelligent president, which America has.”

 

Trump’s comments came after Dario Amodei, chief executive of leading AI company Anthropic, called for measures to slow the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

 

Amodei’s concerns have been echoed by Elon Musk of xAI and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Following warnings from prominent figures in the AI industry, shares of AI-related companies fell sharply across markets in the United States, Europe and Asia.

 

Trump questioned the business judgment of technology executives who are themselves calling for government regulation of their industry.

 

He argued that there was little precedent in business history for industry leaders voluntarily seeking government rules that could potentially undermine their own companies.

 

Trump also said his administration had already taken steps to prevent Anthropic from engaging in what he described as harmful activities.

 

The prospect of slower growth in the AI sector has also weighed on U.S. stock markets. At the same time, concerns over the technology are growing among American voters ahead of the November midterm elections.

 

Among the major issues are fears that AI could eliminate jobs, the rapid construction of energy-intensive data centers and the potential negative impact of AI on children’s education.

 

The debate reflects a growing divide in the United States over how quickly AI should advance and whether government intervention is necessary to manage its economic and social risks. While Trump argues that excessive regulation could weaken America’s technological position against China, AI industry leaders and other experts continue to warn about the potential consequences of unchecked development.