On Monday, former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence, labeling them as a hoax, and pledged to promote the industry without any hindrance.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump compared these concerns to the failed predictions about climate change.
"The same people who said we'd all be dead in twelve years due to global warming are now claiming AI will kill us, that robots will attack, and that everything is a DISASTER," Trump wrote.
The former president was emphatic about the technological race with China. "Whoever wins the AI race, WINS! We are currently ahead of China and everyone else. I will ensure it stays that way!"
Trump acknowledged that there will be oversight but made it clear that it will not be the cornerstone of his policy.
"I'm not going to halt the growth of something that will be bigger than the Industrial Revolution or even the internet itself. We will be cautious, and that's what the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies are for, to impose limits if necessary. But I am solely going to nurture AI, or better yet, SI (SUPERINTELLIGENCE)," he warned.
The Monday message capped off a week of intense activity by Trump on the subject. On September 14, he branded the notion that AI would destroy humanity as a "hoax," directly responding to Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, who had published an essay urging a slowdown in AI development due to security risks.
Trump declared that "the only control AI needs is a strong and intelligent president, and the U.S. has plenty of that!" He accused Amodei of portraying himself as "a perfect angel."
Amodei's proposal gained public support from Sam Altman (OpenAI) and Elon Musk (xAI), an unusual concurrence among sector competitors.
On September 19, Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" and the appointment of an "AI Czar," comparing the new unit to the Space Force, though he did not specify its structure or budget.
That same day, he launched a poll on Truth Social asking whether AI should be renamed "Superior Intelligence," "Extreme Intelligence," or "Supreme Intelligence."
The debate intensified following the resignation of researcher Jacob Coxon, who on September 9 left Anthropic, accusing the company and OpenAI of irresponsibly racing to develop a self-improving superintelligence without human control.
Evan Hubinger, Head of Alignment Science at Anthropic, indicated there's more than a 10% chance that AI could cause human extinction before the decade's end. "We are doing what we can to solve the alignment of superintelligence. We are not yet on the path to achieving it."
Trump categorically rejects this argument, linking it to geopolitical competition. In January 2025, he pushed for the Stargate AI infrastructure project, valued at $500 billion. In April 2026, he released a federal AI policy framework to centralize regulation and prevent state laws that, in his view, would hinder competitiveness against Beijing.
However, a Gallup poll published in May 2026 revealed that 71% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their community, highlighting a significant gap between the White House's enthusiasm and the public's perception of the real cost of technological expansion.
Understanding Trump's AI Policies
What is Trump's stance on artificial intelligence?
Trump is committed to advancing artificial intelligence without imposing significant restrictions, emphasizing competition with countries like China.
How does Trump compare AI to other technological advancements?
Trump believes AI will surpass the Industrial Revolution and the internet in terms of impact and importance.
What actions has Trump taken regarding AI policy?
Trump announced an "AI Force" and federal AI policy framework to centralize regulation and maintain competitiveness with China.