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TRUMP MEETS TECH LEADERS ON AI SAFETY PLAN

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WED, SEP 30, 2026

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President Donald Trump hosted major tech executives for discussions on artificial intelligence policy Tuesday, shifting his previous stance that AI safety concerns were a Democratic hoax.

The meeting brought together Big Tech leaders for conversations about Trump's new AI safety framework. During the event, Trump appeared to walk back earlier claims dismissing AI safety as political fearmongering, suggesting a change in his public position on the technology. Details on the specific safety measures proposed remain limited, though Trump indicated a rebranding effort for how the administration discusses artificial intelligence development. The gathering signals the administration's intent to engage directly with Silicon Valley on AI policy, despite Trump's previous skepticism toward industry concerns. Tech leaders' reactions to the meeting and any proposed safety guidelines have yet to be fully detailed. The White House has not released comprehensive details on the announced AI safety plan or commitments made during Tuesday's session.

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