{
  "id": 7219949,
  "title": "Trump rejects calls to slow AI development despite safety fears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-rejects-calls-to-slow-ai-development-despite-safety-fears",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:45:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/14/trump-administration-reluctant-to-slow-ai-democrats-see-urgent-need/235102"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump and key Republican allies have rejected calls to significantly slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, despite warnings from industry leaders about potential dangers. The debate over AI's rapid advancement and associated risks has gained prominence shortly before the upcoming midterm elections. On a visit to Ireland, Trump suggested that there were \"a lot of negative forces\" behind certain developments, though he did not provide specifics. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed concern that rushed regulation would put the United States at a disadvantage in the AI arms race with China, emphasizing the potential threat to every American. Meanwhile, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocated for a slowdown in AI development to better understand and mitigate risks, particularly the risk of \"recursive self-improvement.\" However, congressional Republicans, such as Speaker Mike Johnson, have argued against rapid action, calling for a measured approach to regulation that does not stifle innovation. Democrats, on the other hand, have called for urgent action to address the challenges posed by AI, with some advocating for a complete pause in the development of self-improving AI. The controversy has gained traction as AI data centers face opposition and concerns over AI systems potentially escaping human control, as evidenced by incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic. Despite the administration's reluctance to regulate the sector, the potential impact of AI on employment has been a major concern, with 64% of Americans expecting AI to reduce job opportunities in the US.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition yesterday to drastically curbing...",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump rejects calls to slow AI development despite safety concerns.",
    "House Speaker Mike Johnson worries about US falling behind China in AI race.",
    "Democrats demand urgent action to regulate AI development."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Trump administration's stance against slowing AI development shifts the US regulatory approach, potentially altering the balance between innovation and risk mitigation, and setting it apart from some industry leaders' cautious views.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}