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14 September 2026

Donald Trump dismisses concerns about dangers of AI

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Donald Trump dismisses concerns about dangers of AI

The president called efforts to slow the development of artificial intelligence a "sick conspiracy," claiming they only serve China. Market leaders have warned of the dangers of the pace of the technology's development.

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