Trump Argues Against AI Guardrails, Contrasting With Industry Safety Calls

President Trump has publicly dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax, arguing that the technology requires a strong leader rather than additional regulatory guardrails. His comments, which suggest that safety measures could hinder U.S. competitiveness against China, contrast with calls from industry figures like Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark for mandatory safety mechanisms. Meanwhile, Microsoft has released its own guidance for humanist AI development.