Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Government
Published: Sep. 13, 2026 at 06:32 PM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics