AI Policy & Regulation
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Trump opposes AI oversight while tech leaders advocate for safety measures at UN
Sep 23, 2026
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President Trump criticized international oversight of artificial intelligence, labeling it a 'globalist scheme.' Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are set to present at the UN, advocating for cooperation and safety measures in AI development.
- During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump rejected proposals for international oversight of AI, referring to it as a 'globalist scheme.'
- Trump expressed skepticism towards AI safety advocates, comparing them to those who warned about global warming, and stated he would not hinder AI growth.
- OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei are scheduled to brief the UN Security Council on AI and international security, emphasizing the need for safety and cooperation.
- Amodei previously called for a slowdown in AI model improvements and for independent evaluators to assess AI companies, a stance supported by Altman and Elon Musk.
- Trump dismissed concerns about AI risks, labeling them a 'hoax' and suggesting that a 'high IQ' president is the only necessary safeguard.
- The Pentagon has previously identified Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, affecting its operations.
- Incidents involving AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have raised safety concerns, prompting discussions on the need for regulations.
- Ahead of the General Assembly, over 20 European leaders advocated for binding safety measures for advanced AI, while the U.S. and China did not support these proposals.
- Trump is expected to discuss AI with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an upcoming meeting, which will include a state dinner with tech leaders.
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