Trump's AG Says AI 'Hoax' Concerns Are Attempt to 'Influence the Midterms'

Attorney General Todd Blanche has dismissed Democrats' renewed calls for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation as an attempt to influence the upcoming midterm elections. Blanche, speaking to reporters, noted that Democratic lawmakers have suddenly become vocal about AI regulation after months of silence. He attributed this timing to the elections rather than a genuine concern for AI safety.

Blanche also defended President Donald Trump's dismissal of AI concerns as a "hoax," agreeing with the president's stance that the technology does not need additional government oversight. The Justice Department, however, will investigate any criminal conduct involving AI, using existing federal laws rather than creating new regulatory frameworks.