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Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extinction as researchers at leading AI companies warn about rapid advances and lawmakers propose safeguards.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:18:01 UTC.

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