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Jonathan Freedland speaks to Guardian US tech editor Blake Montgomery about why Donald Trump is calling AI doomsday predictions a hoax

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This discussion examines the potential for catastrophic global consequences resulting from the Trump administration's dismissal of AI safety guardrails as a 'hoax.' It analyzes the tension between tech leaders calling for a slowdown of frontier AI development and a political agenda focused on unchecked industry growth. The content highlights a significant shift in US governance that could undermine global efforts to mitigate existential risks and establish international safety frameworks. The podcast explores how this regulatory rollback impacts the development of powerful AI capabilities without corresponding safety oversight.

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