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Hassett downplays need for AI regulation
The gist
Trump downplayed the need to check AI development, citing the race with China.
His stance collides with top AI CEOs who want the pace slowed for safety.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the industry should slow its fast-moving development to let safety measures catch up.
- Sep 13, 2026Trump, speaking to reporters in Ireland, downplayed the need for his administration to check AI development, citing the race with China.
- Sep 14, 2026Coverage framed his remarks as downplaying AI concerns while CEOs called for slowing the pace.