Trump Escalates Attack on AI Safety Warnings, Calls Concerns 'Hoax'

US President Donald Trump in a series of Truth Social posts called concerns about AI's impact a 'HOAX' and questioned why industry leaders ask for regulation. He also said China will not hinder AI development and criticized Google's plans to build data centers in Finland.

• Trump called AI fears a 'hoax' and compared them to climate warnings
• He said the only 'limiters' on AI should be a 'strong and smart president'
• Vice President Vance called AI companies' requests for regulation a 'Trojan horse'
• UMass Amherst poll: 57% of Americans disapprove of Trump's AI policy, 23% approve