Trump says a strong, smart president is the only "guardrail" AI needs

AxiosSeptember 14, 2026en

President Trump lashed out at calls for new AI guardrails and protections, arguing AI only needs a "STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT" and that AI critics should "BEWARE!" Why it matters: Trump continues to plant himself against calls for AI safety regulations as a growing chorus of AI leaders and CEOs call for a slowdown in AI's development and better regulations to help keep humanity safe. What he's saying: "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth Social . "WHOEVER WINS AI, WINS! We are leading China, and all others, and will continue to do so." This is a breaking news story and

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