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Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
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Read full postUS President Donald Trump dismissed AI safety concerns as a "hoax" and opposed increased regulation, contrasting with AI leaders like Anthropic's Jack Clark who advocate for mandatory safety measures such as a "kill switch." Meanwhile, Chinese experts warn US anxiety over AI competition with China may skew policy priorities.

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