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Developing story · 2 episodes · 15 Sept to 16 Sept

AI Apocalypse Debate Ignites Political Storm

The series follows the escalating controversy over artificial intelligence, from early warnings that AI could eradicate humanity within a decade to political battles over regulation. After the latest episode, the debate has intensified as Trump's hesitation to act has sparked bipartisan disagreement in the United States.

  1. Trump’s reluctance to regulate AI sparks bipartisan debate in US politics

    In a Guardian Australia podcast, co‑hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad explore why the United States lacks consensus on AI guardrails despite mounting global concerns. They note that both…

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  2. Tech Bro Consensus: AI Could Wipe Out Humanity Within Decade

    Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account, dismissed fears over artificial intelligence as a hoax. However, leading tech companies and organizations like Anthropic agreed that the industry…

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AnthropicGuardian AustraliaDonald TrumpJacob Coxon on XGeoffrey HintonJonathan ReynoldsRishi SunakJonathan YerushalmyReged AhmadJohn Crace