Bessent: AI companies ‘could stop any time’

Politico reports Bessent saying AI companies ‘could stop any time they want,’ prompting discussion about industry self-restraint and regulatory responsibility.

• FAA Seeks Ownership Stake in Air Traffic AI Company2026-10-16
• Australian Voters Back AI Copyright Changes If Creators Get Paid2026-10-13
• Polls show US voters concerned about AI advancement, data center construction2026-09-28
• Bessent won't be 'super intelligence' czar, Trump says2026-09-25
• Poll: most Western respondents fear AI could destroy humanity2026-09-23