Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Trump Warns U.S. Risks AI Race Loss, Rejects Extinction Concern
Donald Trump talked about the race to develop artificial intelligence.
He said the United States could be in a very bad position if it does not lead that race.
Reporters asked him whether AI might eventually cause humans to disappear.
Trump said he was not worried about that possibility.
He made these comments on Thursday.
The comments happened at an airport in Dallas.
His answer showed concern about America losing the AI competition.
But he did not share the same concern about AI causing human extinction.
Donald Trump said the United States could be in a “very bad position” if it fails to lead the AI race.
Trump said he was not concerned that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction.
He made the comments Thursday while speaking to media at Dallas airport.
The remarks addressed both national competition in AI and potential risks to humanity.
Trump did not express concern about AI causing human extinction, according to his response.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump.
- What
- Trump said the United States could be in a very bad position if it loses the AI race, but said he was not worried about AI causing human extinction.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Dallas airport.
- Why
- Trump said leading the AI race is important because falling behind could leave the United States in a very bad position.
- Speaker
- U.S. President Donald Trump
- Main concern
- The United States falling behind in the AI race
- Potential consequence
- Trump said the country could be in a “very bad position”
- Human extinction concern
- Trump said he had no concern that AI would cause human extinction
- Timing
- Thursday
- Location
- Dallas airport