Trump Dismisses AI Dangers as ‘Hoax’

Trump calls AI dangers a 'hoax' during public conversation with Nvidia CEO, dismissing concerns about rapid AI development.

The Briefly Pulse Desk Published September 15, 2026 at 8:10 am EDT 1 min read

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The update

President Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his appearance at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, putting the conversation on speakerphone. Trump dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence dangers as a ‘hoax,’ stating that data centers are beneficial and make people wealthy. He also referred to data centers as ‘the oil of the next 20, 25 years.’ The conversation occurred after Trump had previously criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s suggestion that the AI industry slow its development pace.

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Why it matters

Trump’s public stance against AI regulation and his characterization of safety concerns as a ‘hoax’ could influence upcoming policy discussions in Washington. As AI development accelerates, political positioning on these issues may shape regulatory approaches that could impact the tech industry’s growth trajectory and market dynamics. Trump’s comments add to the growing debate within the tech community about the pace of AI development.

What to watch

How other tech leaders respond to Trump’s dismissal of AI risks. Whether this represents an official administration position or Trump’s personal views. The potential market reaction to these comments, particularly for companies like Nvidia that are central to AI infrastructure development. Watch for any policy announcements that might emerge from these public statements.