Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.

The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Sep. 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET

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Original source: The New York Times