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Policy·3d ago·all news from November 9, 2026

Trump’s 60 Minutes interview touched on AI safety, threat to arrest an AI exec

During an interview on 60 Minutes, Donald Trump expressed skepticism regarding the severity of risks posed by artificial intelligence, suggesting that current regulatory oversight is sufficient to manage potential threats. He referenced a previous instance where he threatened to arrest an AI executive to illustrate his approach to maintaining control over the industry. These comments highlight a divergence between the candidate's dismissive view on AI existential danger and the urgent safety concerns frequently raised by major technology firms.

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