On Monday, Donald Trump described the warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence as a "sick conspiracy" and rejected any additional regulation of the sector, asserting that the only safeguard this technology needs is his presidency.
"The only oversight or safety mechanism AI requires is a strong and intelligent president (with a high IQ!), and the United States has plenty of that!" the former president wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Trump argued that his administration has "prevented AI people from doing bad or potentially bad things" and that there is already an "enormous penal and regulatory power over these companies," which he believes makes further rules unnecessary.
Reactions to Industry Warnings
His remarks were triggered by an essay published on Saturday by Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, titled "We Must Set the Pace on the Frontier." In it, Amodei urged the industry to pursue a more measured development of AI models' capabilities to enhance safety.
Amodei warned that within six to twelve months, swarms of autonomous bots could potentially seize control of parts or all of the Internet, causing potential damages worth hundreds of billions of dollars, alongside risks of cyberattacks, bioterrorism, and economic disruption.
Proposed Safety Measures
The essay proposed a three-phase plan: independent external evaluators with broad access to training processes, common standards among industry companies, and international cooperation.
What made Amodei's call unprecedented was the simultaneous support from his main rivals: Elon Musk of xAI commented "Dario is right" on his X network, while Sam Altman of OpenAI expressed agreement with "setting the pace on the frontier."
Amodei himself acknowledged that "the industry has lied to people" for too long about the real dangers of the technology, although he rejected a total ban on development.
Geopolitical Implications
Trump saw this alignment of industry leaders as a threat to the United States' competitive edge over China, framing it in geopolitical terms: "There is a sick conspiracy against AI and data centers, and the only one happy with it is China."
The president insisted that the tech race allows no breaks: "Whoever wins in AI, wins!" and issued a direct warning to those pushing for regulatory discussions: "Conspiracy theorists, seditionists, traitors, and leakers: beware!"
Continuity of Trump's AI Vision
This stance aligns with the approach Trump has maintained since his term began. In January 2025, he announced the Stargate project, a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence, and in April 2026, he published a federal AI policy framework aimed at centralizing regulation and preventing state laws from hindering the country's competitiveness against the Asian giant.
The clash between the White House and leading tech sector executives opens up a debate with no immediate resolution in sight: whether the race for AI supremacy can proceed without independent control mechanisms, or if the development speed has already surpassed any government's ability to manage it.
Frequently Asked Questions about AI Regulation and Geopolitics
Why does Trump oppose additional AI regulations?
Trump believes that his leadership provides sufficient oversight and that there are already significant penal and regulatory powers over AI companies, making additional regulations unnecessary.
What risks are associated with AI according to Dario Amodei?
Amodei warns that autonomous AI bots could potentially take control of parts of the Internet, leading to cyberattacks, bioterrorism, and economic disruption, with damages reaching hundreds of billions of dollars.
How does Trump's AI strategy relate to U.S. competitiveness?
Trump views AI development as crucial for maintaining a competitive edge against China, emphasizing that technological races should not be paused.