White House split over AI risks before Xi's visit

The Trump administration is facing internal turmoil over artificial intelligence, with a CNN report revealing an AI error nearly caused the US military to board a Chinese ship near the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump privately fears an AI bubble burst could trigger a recession. A New York Times investigation published Friday detailed the complex White House debate on AI, contrasting with Trump's public dismissal of AI fears as a hoax. Trump has posted on Truth Social comparing AI warnings to climate change "scams," but is reportedly most concerned about economic growth, as AI is the primary driver of the US economy. The internal concerns come ahead of the midterm elections in early November, which are shaping up poorly amid economic anxieties. Trump's public statements and private worries highlight a significant gap between his social media rhetoric and the administration's actual policy deliberations.