Trump downplays AI risks as internal concerns grow

President Donald Trump publicly dismisses warnings about artificial intelligence as a "hoax," insisting "the robots will not take over," while resisting stronger regulation of the technology. However, internal concerns are growing within his administration. According to the New York Times, Trump privately fears that a cooling of the AI boom could hurt stock markets and trigger a recession. Influential Silicon Valley figures like David Sacks, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang argue the greater risk is China overtaking the US in the AI race, though some officials warn against moving too quickly. Concerns include AI-powered cyberattacks, biological threats, attacks on nuclear weapons control systems, job losses, and financial market turbulence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles worry about attacks on financial institutions, while the White House lacks a central AI coordinator. Trump views AI as an economic growth driver, reportedly calling the boom a "golden goose."