{"slug": "donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim", "title": "Donald Trump dismisses AI dangers as ‘hoax’, ignites backlash with conspiracy claim", "summary": "President Donald Trump dismissed warnings about artificial intelligence as a \"HOAX\" in social media posts, claiming AI taking over the world and destroying humanity is fabricated and that the only guardrails the technology needs are a \"STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT.\" Trump's remarks drew backlash from tech leaders, lawmakers, and experts, including former congressman Justin Amash, who wrote that trusting Trump or any single person with the fate of humanity is not the answer, and came as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have called for stronger oversight of AI. Trump also said he personally uses AI but declined to specify how, and argued that restricting AI development would benefit China.", "body_md": "In a moment that instantly set the internet ablaze, [Donald Trump](https://me.mashable.com/culture/75865/donald-trump-is-a-liar-us-presidents-dramatic-911-story-sparks-backlash-and-meme-storm) dismissed growing fears about artificial intelligence as nothing more than a [“HOAX”](https://me.mashable.com/entertainment/62748/gwenchana-guy-lee-yi-kyungs-sexual-misconduct-scandal-exposed-to-be-an-elaborate-online-hoax) and accused critics of pushing a “SICK conspiracy.” The comments, posted on social media, have triggered sharp backlash from tech leaders, lawmakers, and experts who warn that the risks of AI are anything but imaginary. Trump didn’t hold back. “[AI taking over the World](https://me.mashable.com/culture/75509/donald-trumps-ai-kharg-island-explosion-video-triggers-massive-backlash-blown-to-smithereens), destroying Humanity, and all other things bad, is a HOAX,” he declared, brushing aside warnings that have been building across the tech world.\n\nHe went even further, suggesting that those advocating for [AI regulations](https://me.mashable.com/tech/74708/ai-gone-rogue-chinas-powerful-ai-model-kimi-k3-outsmarts-sandbox-escapes-containment-during-test) are part of a broader fear campaign, comparing them to voices raising concerns about climate change. “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT,” he wrote, positioning himself as the ultimate safeguard.\n\nTrump’s remarks come at a time when some of the biggest names in AI are urging caution. Figures like [Sam Altman](https://me.mashable.com/tech/75970/anthropics-ceo-urges-the-industry-to-slow-down-and-sam-altman-agrees) and [Dario Amodei](https://darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-the-frontier) have been calling for stronger oversight, warning that the technology is advancing faster than safeguards can keep up. Amodei, in particular, has raised alarm over AI systems becoming powerful enough to act independently, potentially even disrupting the internet at scale if left unchecked. Altman echoed similar concerns, stressing that rapid progress without regulation could lead to dangerous consequences.\n\nTrump framed the entire debate as something bigger than technology. “There is a SICK conspiracy going on against [AI and Data Centers](https://me.mashable.com/tech-industry/75546/trump-blasts-data-center-critics-backwards-and-poor), and the only one that is happy about it is China,” he said, arguing that restricting AI development could hand a strategic advantage to rivals.\n\nAdding another twist, Trump has acknowledged that he personally uses AI, but refused to reveal exactly how. “It’s going to be more good than bad, but by a lot,” he said, before dodging specifics: “Well, I don’t want to tell you that.”\n\nQ: Have you ever used AI yourself?\n\nTrump: Yeah, I use AI.\n\nQ: How do you use AI?\n\nTrump: You can use AI for a lot of things.\n\nQ: What do you use AI for?\n\nTrump: I don’t want to tell you that. [pic.twitter.com/FkNBQGdsWe](https://t.co/FkNBQGdsWe)\n\n[September 13, 2026](https://x.com/Acyn/status/2099284092626129214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nI don’t know how we can prevent an AI catastrophe, but I do know that trusting Donald Trump—or any single person—with the fate of humanity is not the answer.\n\n— Justin Amash (@justinamash)[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/justinamash/status/2099601089700004325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nTrump says all the concerns about AI is nothing but a hoax. [pic.twitter.com/Hpe1cGDteH](https://t.co/Hpe1cGDteH)\n\n[September 15, 2026](https://x.com/Markfry809/status/2099855094783295689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nDonald Trump is a clear and present danger to the human race. More dangerous than AI.\n\n— Tim Hannan (@TimHannan)[September 15, 2026](https://x.com/TimHannan/status/2099815248324661320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nTrump refusing to say how he uses AI is Trump speak for not knowing what AI is. He refuses to regulate a technology he does not understand despite growing pleas from AI leaders to slow down and regulate the technology before it spirals out of control. [https://t.co/Cb5pOUf9D6](https://t.co/Cb5pOUf9D6)\n\n[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/MAGALieTracker/status/2099352652144336938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nDonald Trump says the world should trust him to handle AI [pic.twitter.com/UJZc4ILvYY](https://t.co/UJZc4ILvYY)\n\n[September 15, 2026](https://x.com/MyTardis_/status/2099867236999516528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nholy sh*t…\n\nTrump just rejected the entire “slow down AI” movement.\n\nDario Amodei says pause.\n\nSam Altman says more caution.\n\nElon Musk says AI is dangerous.\n\nTrump says:\n\nNo.\n\nBecause if America stops building, China won’t.\n\nThe AI race just became political.\n\nAmerica is choosing… [https://t.co/0Smd0pBGhu](https://t.co/0Smd0pBGhu)\n\n[September 13, 2026](https://x.com/ihteshamali/status/2099184347995898020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nTrump appears to reject calls to slow down AI development.\n\nWhy? Because he is a selfish, egotistical, maniac, who doesn't care about humanity, and instead cares ONLY about his numbers looking good.[pic.twitter.com/YfXH2ULidH](https://t.co/YfXH2ULidH)\n\n[September 13, 2026](https://x.com/krassenstein/status/2099176890552479820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nPresident Trump has posted about AI -- mainly dismissing concerns about regulating it -- seven times so far today. [pic.twitter.com/sa22lxYqvI](https://t.co/sa22lxYqvI)\n\n[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/kaitlancollins/status/2099649316163846343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nDon’t worry, people! Trump says AI robots marching into cities to get rid of everyone is just a “hoax.” [pic.twitter.com/BLJK6k0Vyh](https://t.co/BLJK6k0Vyh)\n\n[September 15, 2026](https://x.com/patriottakes/status/2099859094954012692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nInsanity. Thanks again, Trump voters. Every day you curse us with a brand new dose of corruption, incompetence and stupidity. [pic.twitter.com/Il7ucsDlVo](https://t.co/Il7ucsDlVo)\n\n[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/RonFilipkowski/status/2099508438535450827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nok we're fucked [pic.twitter.com/G2m6F2fboS](https://t.co/G2m6F2fboS)\n\n[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/dieworkwear/status/2099528454404517921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThis is so f--king scary.\n\nInstead of taking Dario Amodei's AI warning into account, Trump is saying that we don't actually need any AI guardrails, since we have him as President, and then he goes on to attack Amodei for \"doing bad\" things.\n\nTrump is an unhinged, weak, demented… [pic.twitter.com/JgvEAjl4Vl](https://t.co/JgvEAjl4Vl)\n\n[September 14, 2026](https://x.com/krassenstein/status/2099501746712170916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nDespite Trump’s dismissal, concerns about AI risks are only intensifying. Recent incidents, including reports of AI systems behaving unpredictably during cybersecurity tests, have heightened fears about misuse and loss of control. Even industry veterans like [Bill Gates](https://me.mashable.com/culture/72417/furious-crowd-target-bill-gates-after-epstein-testimony-exit-baby-flesh-eater) have acknowledged that those closest to the technology are quietly worried about how fast it’s evolving.\n\n(Feature Image Credit: Instagram/@[realdonaldtrump](https://www.instagram.com/realdonaldtrump/?hl=en))\n\n[Donald Trump and Natalie Harp kiss image sparks affair claims, but is it real?](https://me.mashable.com/culture/76083/donald-trump-and-natalie-harp-kiss-image-sparks-affair-claims-but-is-it-real)", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim", "canonical_source": "https://me.mashable.com/culture/76114/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim", "published_at": "2026-09-15 15:09:05+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-09-15 15:50:10.587525+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["ai-policy", "ai-safety", "ai-ethics"], "entities": ["Donald Trump", "Sam Altman", "Dario Amodei", "OpenAI", "Anthropic", "Justin Amash", "China"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/donald-trump-dismisses-ai-dangers-as-hoax-ignites-backlash-with-conspiracy-claim.jsonld"}}