# Anthropic co‑founder Jack Clark urges AI safety standards on Fox News, clashes with Trump

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-14T16:27:00Z · updated 2026-09-15T03:47:27Z

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## Summary

Jack Clark, co‑founder of Anthropic, appeared on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier to counter President Donald Trump's dismissal of AI risk concerns. Clark argued that safeguards are common sense, likening them to toy safety standards, and called for a clear policy regime.

His comments follow recent internal warnings at Anthropic: co‑founder Dario Amodei urged slowing AI development, and a researcher resigned, warning the technology could become existential within a decade. Trump posted on Truth Social labeling AI takeover fears a hoax and claiming regulation would let China lead. Clark contended that avoiding large‑scale accidents is essential to maintain U.S. competitiveness.

The exchange underscores growing tension between industry leaders pushing for safety standards and political figures downplaying risks, highlighting the urgency of establishing robust AI governance in the United States.

## Key points

- Anthropic co‑founder Jack Clark told Fox News AI safety standards are “just common sense,” comparing them to toy safety regulations.
- President Donald Trump dismissed AI risk warnings as a hoax on Truth Social, arguing regulation harms U.S. competitiveness.
- Recent Anthropic internal warnings—including Dario Amodei’s slowdown call and a researcher’s resignation—have intensified the debate over AI governance.

## Why it matters

The clash spotlights the urgent need for U.S. AI safety policy; without standards, rapid advances could lead to harmful accidents, while political dismissal risks lagging behind global competitors and undermining public trust.

## Sources

1. [‘Just Common Sense’: Anthropic Co-Founder Goes on Fox News, Disagrees With Trump For Dismissing AI Fears](https://aol.com/articles/just-common-sense-anthropic-co-232730000.html) (aol.com, 2026-09-14)
2. [Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw980n0nd0qjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (BBC Technology, 2026-09-15)
3. [AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqgk5e2j0gg8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (BBC Technology, 2026-09-14)

Part of the developing story: [AI Safety and Regulation Saga](https://digestai.news/thread/openai-s-defense-efforts-highlighted-by-jakub-pachocki) (10 stories)

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