Trump advocates for strong leadership as sole AI safeguard

President Donald Trump criticized calls for new AI regulations during a press briefing on Sept. 13 aboard Air Force One, as he returned to Joint Base Andrews, Md., following the Irish Open at his family's golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that AI only requires a 'STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT' to serve as the sole 'guardrail' needed. He warned critics to 'BEWARE!' as he positioned himself against AI safety measures. This comes as a growing number of AI leaders and CEOs are urging a slowdown in AI development and stronger regulations to ensure human safety. Trump emphasized that the U.S. already has such a leader in abundance, according to his statement. The piece is a breaking news story and will be updated.