Trump says AI safety warnings are 'things that won't happen'
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On 13 September 2026, US President Donald Trump said that "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen", after AI experts had called for slowing development of advanced systems over safety fears. The BBC reported the remarks but did not name the experts or detail the warnings. Trump did not address the specific risks or announce any policy change or regulatory action. The statement signals the administration's public stance on AI safety advocacy but does not by itself change existing rules or funding. The article followed earlier warnings from researchers about severe risks from advanced AI, though it did not specify which.
What this means for you
Nothing to act on. This is a public position, not a policy change or technical release. Watch whether it translates into changes to US federal AI safety guidance or funding.
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What the sources say
- BBC Technology (press) — Reports Trump's quoted dismissal of expert AI safety warnings, with no policy details.
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- BBC TechnologyTrump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down2026-09-13