Donald Trump is the President of the United States, whose administration has taken a series of executive and regulatory actions on AI. Recent coverage includes his proclamation declaring imported industrial robots a national security threat and his push to replace "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in federal communications. He also urged data centers to strike community deals, amid a poll finding 57% of Americans say AI is bad for society.
Trump plans AI czar and task forceTrump announced on social media plans to appoint an AI czar and create an AI task force, without details, days after calling AI fears a hoax. Treasury Secretary Bessent proposed a US-China AI incident alert system to boost transparency between the two AI powers.
Spanish PM warns unregulated AI could be devastatingSpanish PM Pedro Sanchez warned that if AI is concentrated in a few companies and countries, its impact on shared prosperity and democracy could be very negative or even devastating. He presented a 12-month plan for a "new social contract for AI" and said self-regulation does not work.
BofA survey: Asia AI investors shift focus to earningsBank of America's Asia-Pacific research head Chris Oberoi said investors in Asia are shifting from AI exposure to monetisation proof, demanding evidence of revenue and earnings. Separately, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington on Thursday, with trade and technology expected on the agenda.
Obama Warns AI Will Hit Jobs; Trump SilentSpeaking at Colgate University, former U.S. President Barack Obama warned that AI is advancing fast, with machines increasingly learning and improving with less human guidance. He said the technology is not overhyped—unlike company valuations—and hinted jobs will be hit. Trump has not yet weighed in.
Trump Plans AI Force and AI Czar AppointmentU.S. President Donald Trump reportedly plans to create an AI force and appoint an AI czar.
US, China Officials Meet on AI, Trade, MineralsUS Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York to prepare for this week's Trump-Xi summit, discussing the Nov. 10 trade truce deadline, rare-earth magnet flows and AI guardrails. Analysts expect only small steps, not a breakthrough.
Trump to Host Xi Jinping in Washington for Trade, AI TalksTrump will host Xi Jinping in Washington this week for talks covering trade, AI, and key economic issues. The schedule includes a welcome ceremony, a state dinner with tech CEOs, and closed-door meetings; the two sides may ease tariffs on some nonstrategic goods, though U.S. export controls tied to national security are unlikely to loosen.
It's Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data CentersPresident Trump has doubled down on data centers and AI, while his MAGA base is running in the opposite direction, creating an internal rift. This divide could shape the policy direction of US AI infrastructure buildout.
Trump Announces New US Artificial Intelligence ForcesAccording to Ukrainian outlet Mezha, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of new US Artificial Intelligence Forces, citing competition with China. The report gave no details on the force's size, structure or specific functions.
UN General Assembly to Discuss AI, Middle East, UkraineThe 80th UN General Assembly high-level week opened in New York with nearly 130 heads of state, focusing on the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts and AI risks. The Security Council may hold high-level meetings on Ukraine, AI and the Middle East. The US paid $725 million in dues this week to avoid losing its assembly vote.
Trump Proposes Renaming AI and Announces 'AI Force'Trump called the term 'Artificial Intelligence' inaccurate and offered three alternatives—Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence and Supreme Intelligence—asking people to vote online. He also announced a government 'AI Force' to look for bad actors and said he would soon appoint an AI coordinator or 'Czar'.
Sen. Thune weighs in on AI oversight as experts warn of risksUS Senator John Thune commented on AI oversight, saying the US should not cede the future to China and must mitigate advanced risks from frontier models. This follows President Trump's claim that his oversight alone can prevent AI from going rogue, while experts like Geoffrey Hinton warn even a kill switch won't stop superintelligent AI.
Column: Keep US-China AI Safety Talks SeparateA column noted the US and China agreed to resume AI safety talks after a two-year pause, possibly this month. It argued the goal should be mutual visibility into AI capability concerns and management efforts rather than a package deal, and that the talks must stay insulated from broader US-China economic competition. Beijing has warned safety talks should not become a tool to contain China's tech rise.
Concerns grow over AI safety ahead of China-US meetingAhead of next week's Trump-Xi meeting, experts and lawmakers are warning about AI risks and urging more U.S.-China dialogue to slow rapid AI expansion. Anthropic said it blocked malicious uses of its models, including cyberattacks, surveillance and research that could lead to bioweapons; Congress is unlikely to act soon with the House out for seven weeks.
Shapiro urges federal AI regulationPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged the U.S. federal government to regulate AI at an AI summit, called for international coordination including practical guardrails with China, and criticized President Trump’s hands-off stance while urging industry‑political collaboration for ethical, responsible AI development.
Sen. Booker urges Trump to convene Congress on AISenator Cory Booker urged the President to use constitutional authority to convene Congress for a special session on AI, stressing urgent action on bio and cyber risks, privacy, job impacts, and the need to legislate before Congress recesses.
Trump comments on AIAn opinion piece argues that President Trump is right about AI and rebuts calls to slow frontier model development, referencing appeals from leaders at Anthropic and OpenAI. It is commentary without new data or policy announcements.
The right and wrong ways to regulate AIAn opinion piece examines proper and improper AI regulation, noting calls for regulation from Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Elon Musk (xAI), and contrasting that with Donald Trump's opposition, while discussing political effects on regulatory debate.
Bloomberg: Trump has few good options to slow China's AI riseBloomberg reports that although Donald Trump and Anthropic's Dario Amodei agree on preventing China from catching the US in AI, practical options for slowing China's rise as an AI superpower remain limited.
Nvidia CEO to attend Trump dinner with Chinese presidentA person familiar said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is slated to attend a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Bill Gates warns governments behind on AIRTTNews reports Bill Gates warned governments are unprepared for AI's impacts and urged international cooperation on risks like job loss and cyberattacks; his foundation plans to spend at least $1 billion over the next two years on AI initiatives in healthcare, education, and agriculture.
Nvidia CEO Takes Call from Trump, Downplays AI RiskBloomberg reports Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a live call from Donald Trump during a panel, during which Trump dismissed AI dangers as a “hoax,” drawing attention to public discussion of AI risks.
Report: China narrows AI gap with U.S.The report says China has been rapidly closing its AI lead over the U.S. in model capabilities and research despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips and equipment. Experts describe the U.S.–China model gap as narrowing, noting Chinese efforts such as Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3.
Trump opposes AI guardrails as chip stocks sell offBloomberg reports that President Trump opposes AI safety guardrails, a stance coinciding with a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks; the story says regulatory uncertainty is contributing to market volatility.
China Rebukes Anthropic CEO’s Call to Curb China AIAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged limits on advanced AI chip and equipment sales to China and a global slowdown; China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected fearmongering and called for cooperation. The article notes US and Chinese leaders will discuss AI governance on Sept. 24.
Trump says he uses AI ‘for a lot of things’ without detailsPresident Trump said he uses AI “for a lot of things” but did not specify how, claiming U.S. leadership in AI will bring benefits. The report also notes Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warnings about AI agent risks and concerns voiced by former Anthropic researchers.
Trump downplays need to curb AI, warns against ceding edge to ChinaTrump said he does not see a need to curb AI development, arguing some risks are overstated and warning he doesn't want to cede advantage to China, saying “whoever wins with AI wins.” The remark highlights ongoing US political tensions over AI regulation and competition.
Trump highlights US–China AI racePresident Trump stressed US leadership in AI versus China and the ability to set guardrails, while experts warn AI could seize control of the internet within months. The report cites Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and references an OpenAI-related cybersecurity incident, highlighting tensions between speed and safety.
Trump eases rules for AI data centersThe report says the Trump administration is loosening environmental regulations to speed AI data center construction. Former EPA officials warned this raises public health risks and urged a “Data Center Health Protection Pledge.” It notes EPA chief Lee Zeldin aimed to make the U.S. the “AI capital” and has rolled back dozens of rules.
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