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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 14:31:16 UTC.

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  1. Donald Trump implores Republican convention goers to ‘go and vote’ as party faces midterm risks

  2. Why fears of AI self-improvement are causing ‘existential’ concerns at Anthropic and OpenAI

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  4. Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up economic pressure

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

  6. Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon

  7. REPLAY: Trump speaks at 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony at the Pentagon

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