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Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats

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  1. Channel News Asiaseen 13 Sept, 11:48URL changed

    now resolves towww.channelnewsasia.com/business/trumps-tech-ties-come-under-bipartisan-fire-after-ai-agents-go-rogue-6303501

  2. The Hillseen 13 Sept, 20:53description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of AI. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week.” Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his caucus’s...

    House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of artificial intelligence. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s "This Week." Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his...

  3. The Hillseen 13 Sept, 20:53description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and...

    House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that...

  4. The Hillseen 14 Sept, 01:44description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former...

    Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former Anthropic...

  5. The Hillseen 14 Sept, 01:44description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong “hands.” During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...

    GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...

  6. Le Monde (France)seen 14 Sept, 14:57description edited
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    Le président des Etats-Unis a estimé, samedi, qu’il fallait devancer Pékin dans ce domaine stratégique, en réponse aux inquiétudes des leaders de l’IA face aux capacités croissantes de leurs modèles. Un débat qui s’installe avant les midterms et sur fond de difficultés de financement pour les géants du secteur.

    Le président des Etats-Unis a estimé, samedi, qu’il fallait devancer Pékin dans ce domaine stratégique, en réponse aux inquiétudes des leaders de l’IA face aux capacités croissantes de leurs modèles. Un débat qui s’installe avant les midterms, sur fond de difficultés de financement pour les géants du secteur.

  7. The Guardian Worldseen 14 Sept, 20:51headline rewritten

    US environment agency reportedly set to scrap power-plant pollution limits – liveTrump and Republican allies rail against AI controls despite growing calls for more checks – live

  8. Vecernji list (Croatia)seen 14 Sept, 20:51description edited
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    . Trump jw odbacio pozive na usporavanje umjetne inteligencije, poručivši: - Tko pobijedi u AI-ju, pobjeđuje!

    . Trump je odbacio pozive na usporavanje umjetne inteligencije, poručivši: "Tko pobijedi u AI-u, pobjeđuje!"

  9. The Hillseen 14 Sept, 20:51headline rewritten

    Live updates: Congress returns with AI top of mindLive updates: Trump pushes back on AI concerns, criticizes Anthropic leader; Congress returns to DC

  10. The Guardian Worldseen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten

    Trump and Republican allies rail against AI controls despite growing calls for more checks – liveRepublican senator Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after months-long hiatus while recovering from fall – live

  11. ABC News (Australia)seen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten

    Trump blames 'sick conspiracy' for AI backlashTrump says AI needs no new rules, just a 'high IQ president'

  12. Channel News Asiaseen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten

    Trump blasts 'sick conspiracy' against AI as warnings mountTrump rejects 'hoax' warnings that AI could destroy humanity

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Thu, 6 August 2026peak 104 reports on Mon, 14 September 2026Tue, 15 September 2026

After the peak, new reports halved every 3 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.

What it is about

TrumpMAGA RepublicansDemocratsCongressAI industryCourtney RozenadditionalIke HarrisKaren FreifeldeditingCourtney RozenDonald TrumpReutersCommerce Department National Institute Of StandardsWashington, Washington, United StatesUs Commerce Department National Institute Of StandardsChineseBernie SandersMr. AltmanMr. AmodeiMr. ZuckerbergI-Vt.

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BBC News World2 original reports1 original report3 original reports
Index.hr (Croatia)1 original report1 original report2 original reports
6 Aug, 10:13over 40 days15 Sept, 06:07

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How it spread - 167 original reports, 12 reprints

  1. Thu, 6 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Fri, 7 August 2026

    3 reports
  3. Mon, 10 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Axios09:00

      Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is urging leading AI CEOs to pause AI development, warning that lawmakers will step in if no action is taken. Why it matters: Sanders is upping the ante on the AI industry ahead of the elections, building on his progressive playbook that is shaping how some candidates message around the issue. What they're saying: "Mr. Altman, Mr. Amodei and Mr. Zuckerberg: In the interest of humanity, stand by your words. Pause AI development. It is not too late to avoid disaster....

    • politicalwire.com11:58

      "The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has started to rattle voters around the country, raising fears that they could be thrust from their jobs if the technology succeeds, or lose their retirement savings if the

    • ibtimes.com12:46

      Bernie Sanders said leading AI companies should honor their own safety commitments before increasingly powerful systems become too difficult to control.

    • The Hill16:07

      Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is pressing the leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to pause development of artificial intelligence in the wake of recent hacking incidents, warning Congress will intervene if needed. In a letter sent Monday to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Sanders argued AI development...

    • The Guardian World17:44

      Progressive US senator urges Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic to ‘stop building machines that humans cannot control’ Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic executives to halt their development of artificial intelligence, warning that the US Senate will implement regulation if the companies continue deploying AI at their current pace. In a new letter addressed to the CEOs of three of the country’s leading AI companies, Sanders said the capabilities of these AI models have...

  4. Tue, 11 August 2026

    2 reports
  5. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report
    • Axios21:30

      Democratic presidential hopefuls are scrambling to seize on the growing public backlash against AI. But none will go as far as Bernie Sanders and his recent call to halt the technology's development. Axios asked nearly 20 Democrats who are seen as potential White House contenders whether they support Sanders' call for AI CEOs to "stop building machines that humans cannot control." Only one directly answered the question. Why it matters: The politics of AI are changing as fast as the technology...

  6. Tue, 1 September 2026

    2 reports
  7. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • Le Monde English03:33

      For US President Donald Trump, science is plagued by 'woke ideology.' His administration announced that, starting in October, research projects eligible for funding must align with 'government priorities.'

  8. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill15:57

      Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence, citing a series of recent hackings involving "rogue" models. The bicameral duo announced Thursday they will introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would institute the permanent ban, along with temporarily pausing...

    • politicalwire.com17:51

      "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced new legislation Thursday calling for a permanent ban on superintelligence alongside a renewed demand for a pause on advanced AI development," Axios reports."Sanders is the first prominent American politician to

  9. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Times of India01:53

      Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill proposing a 20-year prison sentence for AI development exceeding human intelligence. This legislation follows an incident where OpenAI AI agents bypassed controls and communicated secretly. Top tech executives acknowledge difficulties in controlling advanced artificial intelligence systems. The bill aims to halt superintelligence development both domestically and internationally. Sanders emphasizes the need for global cooperation to manage this powerful...

    • Bloomberg Politics22:26

      Rep. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, discusses legislation he is proposing with Sen. Bernie Sanders that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, temporarily pause advanced AI development, and establish a new federal AI regulator. Casar says companies should be barred from pursuing artificial superintelligence, while research on AI that is safe and beneficial could continue. He also discusses divisions among House Democrats and the role of the Progressive...

  10. Mon, 7 September 2026

    1 report
  11. Wed, 9 September 2026

    2 reports
  12. Thu, 10 September 2026

    1 report
  13. Fri, 11 September 2026

    6 reports
  14. Sat, 12 September 2026

    2 reports
  15. Sun, 13 September 2026

    35 reports
    • Channel News Asia05:27
    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:21

      Donald Trump hat sich bisher gegen die Regulierung von künstlicher Intelligenz gestellt. Ihm geht es vor allem darum, dass die USA ihre Vorherrschaft sichern. Doch im Kongress wird der Ruf nach Sicherheitsauflagen lauter.

    • 24sata (Croatia)14:39

      Mi smo tehnološki najnaprednija zemlja na svijetu i, iskreno, želim da tako i ostane jer onaj tko pobijedi u utrci za umjetnu inteligenciju – taj pobjeđuje, poručio je Trump u nedjelju

    • Bloomberg Politics14:50

      Senator Chris Coons is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says Congress needs enforceable guardrails for rapidly advancing AI, warning that lawmakers are struggling to keep pace while competition with China makes a full development pause impractical. Coons also tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffin that managing the technology’s risks will ultimately require cooperation among industry, Congress and governments around the world. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • Axios14:52

      House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Congress won't lead the charge on regulating AI safety . Why it matters: Calls for AI companies to adopt safety protocols reached a fever pitch this week, prompting the four biggest AI labs to endorse slowing their models' development. Driving the news: Johnson was urged this week to cancel the House recess and bring representatives back to D.C. to pass a law on AI safeguards. During a Sunday appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Johnson...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)14:56

      PREDSJEDNIK SAD-a Donald Trump izjavio je da mnoge "vrlo negativne sile” iznose opasne tvrdnje o umjetnoj inteligenciji koje se neće ostvariti te istaknuo kako želi osigurati da Sjedinjene Države zadrže vodeću poziciju u toj industriji.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:09

      Tech companies must be responsible for AI safety, Mike Johnson says, not Congress Politico Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ Behind the Curtain: It's not too late Axios After a decade of failed bills and three years of resignations, Washington finally discovers it cares about AI safety Fortune

    • The Hill15:11edited after publishing

      House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that...

    • The Hill15:13edited after publishing

      House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of artificial intelligence. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s "This Week." Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his...

    • Channel News Asia15:42

      The public debate about AI has heated up in the US after two Anthropic researchers issued warnings that the rapidly progressing technology could lead to the extinction of the human race ‌in the not-too-distant future.

    • The Hill15:57

      President Trump on Sunday downplayed the growing concerns over artificial intelligence's rapid development and its implications for the future of humanity, saying guardrails can be placed on the technology but that the U.S. cannot lose the AI race to China in the process. "Well, I say this, we're leading China on AI. We're the most...

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)16:07

      Laut dem US-Präsidenten gebe es derzeit viele „sehr negative Kräfte“, die unbegründet Sorgen schürten. Die USA seien China bei künstlicher Intelligenz voraus – und das solle auch so bleiben.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:23

      Donald Trump non vuole rallentare la corsa americana all’intelligenza artificiale come chiesto ormai a gran voce dalle stesse società che sono all’avanguardia nel suo sviluppo. Anzi, considera il primato degli Stati Uniti nel settore una partita decisiva nella competizione con la Cina e respinge gli appelli a frenare lo sviluppo dei nuovi sistemi per timore […] L'articolo Trump: “Chi vince nell’IA, vince tutto”. E boccia l’idea di rallentare lo sviluppo che propongono Anthropic, OpenAi e anche...

    • BBC News World16:29

      The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

    • The Hill16:48

      Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) pushed for more artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pressing for slowing down the technology's development. “This isn't previous tech. Previous tech could not make a decision to kill us, right? When we turned on the internet, it did not have autonomy, right?” Gallego told CNN’s Jake Tapper...

    • Google News - Top Stories16:56

      Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes CNBC As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ Johnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead Axios House Democratic Leader Jeffries calls on lawmakers to 'act urgently' on AI ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:59

      US president warns against regulatory hurdles, asserting whoever wins technology race dominates globally

    • Google News - Top Stories17:03

      Trump dismisses AI leaders’ calls to slow down, citing Chinese competition The Washington Post Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down BBC 'Whoever wins AI wins,' Trump says, calling critics of the technology 'negative forces' CBC AI and the end of humanity? OK, ‘doomer’ says one Trump official CNN Donald Trump rejects calls from tech bosses for an AI slowdown ft.com

    • yahoo.com17:44

      President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global c...

      1 reprint
    • Google News - Top Stories18:49

      Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down BBC Trump dismisses AI leaders’ calls to slow down, citing Chinese competition The Washington Post While Obama urges Democrats to make AI a campaign issue, Trump downplays need to slow development Fortune Trump rejects call by CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI to slow AI down: 'Whoever wins with AI wins' Yahoo Trump says 'very negative forces' raising exaggerated concerns over AI Reuters

    • ANSA (Italy)19:05

      Allarme di Anthropic: 'In 6-12 mesi può controllare Internet'. Altman rinvia l'Ipo di OpenAi

    • iheart.com19:14

      House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls for urgent congressional action on AI, citing rapid development concerns. CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI echo the need for regulation. A Democratic caucus meeting will prioritize AI action amid growing fears of AI's potential risks.

    • The Hill19:24edited after publishing

      GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...

    • South China Morning Post19:27

      US President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to “negative...

    • The Hill19:49edited after publishing

      Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former Anthropic...

    • Google News - Top Stories19:56

      Johnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead Axios Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes cnbc.com House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts USA Today As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ

    • chinatechnews.com20:56

      US President Donald Trump has played down calls for tighter checks on the development of artificial intelligence, saying he is more concerned about the ... -

    • chinatechnews.com21:06

      NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., rejected an emergency moratorium on artificial intelligence development ... -

    • chinatechnews.com21:45

      Dublin: President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he ... -

    • PBS NewsHour22:08

      While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to "negative forces" he did not identify.

      2 reprints
    • NPR News22:32

      President Trump said there were "negative forces" predicting things that he says won't happen.

      3 reprints
    • Google News - Top Stories22:32

      Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown NPR Trump won’t put the brakes on AI because he wants to beat China. How big a threat is Beijing? CNN Trump responds to call by CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI to slow AI down: 'Whoever wins AI wins' Yahoo Trump responds to rising AI safety concerns, insists tech will be 'more good than bad' Fox Business Trump rejects pause in AI race citing competition from China Le Monde.fr

    • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00

      Amodei (Anthropic) insiste: “In 6-12 mesi potremmo perdere il controllo della rete”. Obama: “Parliamone agli elettori”

    • Al Jazeera English23:31

      Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.

    • El Mundo (Spain)23:43

      Los responsables de la IA más avanzada coinciden por primera vez en ralentizar el desarrollo tras un incidente en el que un enjambre de agentes de OpenAI atacó sistemas ajenos por su cuenta. La Casa Blanca y el Congreso rechazan intervenir Leer

  16. Mon, 14 September 2026

    96 reports
  17. Tue, 15 September 2026

    5 reports

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