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South Carolina leaders talk to business owners about state’s economic future
With a new hospital and dozens of homes on the way, some people think Highway 321 in Indian Land needs to be improved, but taxpayers don’t want to foot the bill.
Ohana Media Group Dials In Management and Programming Leaders
Don Megga is back at KFAT, Scotty Simmons is Program Director of KRAK, and Cat Okegawa is promoted to Vice President and General Manager.
BYU–Hawaii Names New Deans for Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and Faculty of Business & Government
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Academic Vice President Kelly Haws announced two new academic leadership appointments, effective immediately.
A new report says Hampton Roads needs thousands of healthcare workers
Health care workforce leaders say some of the region’s smaller staffing gaps can be just as disruptive as lacking nurses or doctors.
What Is Population Health and Why It Matters in Healthcare
Learn what population health means, why it matters, and how healthcare leaders can address its clinical, financial, community and technological challenges.
How AI is rewriting the rules for medicine and biotech in Mass.
Three Mass. health care leaders explain why AI in medicine is about more than speed—it's changing how scientists and doctors approach patient care.
Latin America Leaders and Elections: Regional Fact Sheet
Track Latin American political leadership and election schedules across 34 countries. Get the latest regional fact sheet on democratic transitions and...
Business leaders to be honored
The 2027 class of the Topeka Business Hall of Fame Laureates were announced by Junior Achievement of Kansas.
Pro-Human Assembly: AI regulation push draws wide political base
A striking array of politicians, religious leaders, and grassroots activists gathered in the nation’s capital Tuesday to demand tougher regulation of AI systems.
Zach Leonsis named president, vice chair of Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Zach Leonsis, son of Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder and CEO Ted Leonsis, has been named president and vice chairman of MSE.
Sorrell College of Business launches Corporate Partners program with ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 22
Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business is preparing to officially launch its Sorrell Corporate Partnership Program, an initiative designed to strengthen relationships between the college and businesses throughout the region while providing students with greater access to business leaders and career opportunities.
The AI Race Is Moving Too Fast, Its Leaders Warn. Will Anyone Slow Down?
The race to build more powerful AI systems has been moving at breakneck speed. Billions are being spent, new models are arriving every few months, and the biggest AI companies are competing to stay ahead. But now, some of the people leading that race are saying it may be time to slow things down. Anthropic […]
IFF Food Ingredients leadership team adds Hotze, Ahlinder
Mark Hotze is chief commercial officer while Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder is senior vice president, texturizing solutions.
Ana Valdez Is Making Business Leaders Recognize Latino Economic Power
The president and CEO of the Latino Donor Collective is transforming how companies serve their customers
Rivals dominate OneFootball's BR26 round 27 XI, watch 📹
With another Brasileirão round wrapped up, it’s now time for the OneFootball Team of the Week!League leaders Flamengo are included, but it wasn’t the Rubro-Negro who dominated our selection, whic...
IFF appoints 2 senior leaders to Food Ingredients business
Mark Hotze was named chief commercial officer, and Thomas Hahlin will oversee the Texturizing Solution business as senior vice president.
House Democrats add three seats to ‘Red to Blue’ target list
Democratic Party leaders had previously declined to promote Michigan activist William Lawrence, who has drawn attention for past social media posts.
Live updates: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join diverse speakers at ‘Pro-Human’ AI conference
Live updates and the latest news as lawmakers, actors and religious leaders join ‘Pro-Human’ summit to discuss curbs on artificial intelligence, while Trump has characterized concerns about AI development a “hoax.”
FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Regional business leaders share their perspectives on great organizations
This month we asked: What qualities make an organization great?
Immigrant leaders shape Colorado’s political future
Colorado’s political transformation is measured in many ways. A once reliably red state (with asterisks) became purple and is now a rather deep blue. For better or worse, probably the latter, power is ever more consolidated along the Front Range corridor. Counties such as Arapahoe, Jefferson and Larimer that were once Republican strongholds are now […]
Allergan Aesthetics to Advance Scientific Dialogue on Skin Longevity, Aging Biology and Exosome Science at the 2026 Science of Skin Summit
R&D leaders to lead discussions on the hallmarks of aging, emerging exosome research and evidence-based innovation shaping regenerative aesthetics. A featured SkinMedica® R&D panel on exosomes will introduce the FACTS Principles and examine the scientific questions shaping responsible innovati...
Can Business Leaders and Mamdani Find Common Ground?
A new group organized by business executives agrees with the mayor about expanding child care access. They may not agree on how to fund it.
Baltimore proposes new Department of Neighborhood Safety to handle some nonviolent 911 calls
Baltimore leaders are proposing a new Department of Neighborhood Safety that would send trained responders to certain nonviolent 911 calls instead of police officers.
Markel International bolsters leadership in new Marine Transportation business with two key appointments
/PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the appointment of Dean Johnson to Head of...
People Moves: Ascot Aligns US Business for Next Phase of Growth
Ascot announced a series of changes to its U.S. operating and distribution model, including a new U.S. regional executive leadership team, an expanded
United Community Bank opens Heritage Crossing location
Sponsored by United Community Bank United Community Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Heritage Crossing location in Gonzales with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders and local dignitaries. The new full-service branch, located at 625 West Highway 30, Suite F, represents an investment in the continued growth of Ascension Parish. After […]
TXCPA Fort Worth Recognizes 2025-26 Award Recipients
FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) — TXCPA Fort Worth recognized six members for their leadership, service and contributions to the accounting profession and
IMD ranked as Europe’s top business school by Bloomberg Businessweek - IMD business school for management and leadership courses
IMD has reclaimed the top spot in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2026–2027 ranking of MBAs in Europe and the Middle East, returning to the position it held in 2024. Across the four indexes that make up the ranking, IMD led the region in Learning and Networking, placing third for Entrepreneurship and fifth for Compensation. It is the
Business Owners Undervalue Creative Thinking As A Leadership Skill
Employers say 39% of job skills will change by 2030, and creative thinking is what they will miss most. Artist Neha Shah on leading when the playbook stops working.
‘A major win’: Oregon leaders celebrate vote-by-mail ruling from Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday clears the way for mail-in voting in November.
Puget Sound business leaders warn Washington economy is slipping
Business leaders across the Puget Sound region are warning that Washington state is losing its economic edge, urging officials to change course before job losses worsen.
Health problem delays sentencing for Gov. Newsom's ex-chief of staff
Dana Williamson, a former top political aide to key Democratic leaders in California, including Gov. Newsom, is recovering from what appears to be an unplanned surgery, and court records show her attorney is asking a federal court to delay her sentencing.
IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis. And he has decided... following the governance tensions that have arisen in recent months, that it was time to bring in new leadership," Pierre-Olivier Beckers, chair of the 2030 Olympic Games Coordination Commission within the IOC, said in Lyon.
Puget Sound business leaders warn of Washington's slipping economy
Some of the largest employers in Washington say the warning signs of an economic decline are clear, and are now urging city and county leaders to pivot quickly.
Kamala Harris joins calls for ‘slowdown’ in AI development
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday warned of the “alarming speed” at which artificial intelligence is progressing, joining calls from some industry leaders for a “slowdown” in the technology’s development amid growing public concerns.
Axios Live: Health leaders emphasize AI progress with human oversight
AI is already accelerating drug development and predicting disease risk, but real-world applications still require human involvement and safety considerations
Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread
Top executives from three of the country’s leading AI companies issued exceptional calls for collaboration on a path forward that could “pace the frontier” of AI development.
UVA School of Data Science emphasizes responsible AI use amid growing concerns
Some tech leaders have called for AI model development to slow down.
Kennedy Center faces ‘fiscal collapse’ unless Trump’s name returns
Leaders at the Kennedy Center warn that the arts institution faces certain “fiscal collapse” and could close within days. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports on a proposal linking President Trump’s fundraising help to restoring his name to the building.
Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." And Anthropic's CEO urged AI companies to "pace the frontier" in developing new technologies.But is there political will to make that happen?This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kara Platoni, Brett Neely, Rebekah Metzler, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Northwest Florida lawmakers, business leaders weigh in on AI power and safety
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Northwest Florida lawmakers and business leaders are weighing in on the power of artificial intelligence.
AI leaders picked a convenient time to respond to safety worries
Top AI leaders demonstrated remarkable timing in their decision to address safety concerns as the industry faces numerous headwinds.
Reaching out before crisis hits: How 9-8-8 and Westbrook Health provide a local safety net
As communities observe National Suicide Prevention Month, mental health leaders across West Virginia are urging residents to take advantage of the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, emphasizing that callers do not need to be in an immediate, life-or-death crisis to reach out for help.
UnityPoint Health creates new rural health leadership role
UnityPoint Health has named Jenn Crimmins executive director of rural health partnerships, a newly created role focused on strengthening access to health care in rural communities in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Crimmins will develop and lead partnerships aimed at expanding access to local, high-quality and financially sustainable healthcare. She most recently served as vice president…
Business leaders urge Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to address public safety
Business leaders — including the CEOs of Starbucks, Costco and Alaska Airlines — asked Seattle policymakers to address public safety concerns within 100 days.
Benzema to Leverkusen: What’s Really Behind the Story?
Direct contact with the French icon and social media activity fuel speculation of a sensational Bundesliga arrival, despite firm pushback from the German club’s sporting leadership.
Some Democrats recalibrating approach to transgender issues
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.
Bourbon Hall of Fame welcomes newest class
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inducted seven new members, including KDA President Eric Gregory, as industry leaders gathered to celebrate recent growth.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
Karlie and Amanda Easley are not hiding who they are: a married lesbian couple running in deep-red Idaho.
UMass Amherst national poll reveals concerns about AI as politicians battle over what to do
While politicians battle over the right way to handle artificial intelligence companies, new polling suggests the nation is concerned about how the nation's leaders are handling both the technology and its environmental impacts.
Meet the new Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders balancing careers in healthcare
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in Search For Voter Fraud
Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.
UCF's Defense Graded Among Nation's Best Through Week 2
Alex Grinch’s unit has stifled opponents with a ferocious run defense and elite pressure, surrendering only two touchdowns while cementing several Knights among the Big 12’s statistical leaders.
Leading Health Organizations Unite in Washington to Celebrate Health Leadership and Launch the National Hispanic Health Foundation Action Fund
/PRNewswire/ -- The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and...
Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Bella Bollman Is Key Senior For EHS Volleyball
Edwardsville volleyball senior Bella Bollman eyes leadership, accountability and a Southwestern Conference title in her final Tigers season.
Improving Community Health Through Collaborative Leadership in Saint Louis County
Learn how Saint Louis leveraging public health and community partnerships to promote health at the local level in this vlog.
New Penguins owners hire Astros’ Braithwaite as President of Business Operations
Braithwaite, who will report directly to Penguins Governor & Chair Geoff Hoffmann, said his remit from the Hoffmann Family of Companies includes making improvements to PPG Paints Arena and building relationships to facilitate the development.
Trump suggests AI doesn’t need any more guardrails, only a ‘STRONG AND SMART’ president
President Donald Trump on Monday all but rejected calls from AI industry leaders for more government regulation on their cutting-edge models, making clear he considers outpacing China a higher priority than addressing growing public concerns.
Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic’s CEO
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group Names Stacey Shultz as Chief Financial Officer
Experienced nonprofit finance executive brings decades of financial leadership to growing behavioral health organization LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG), a leading provider of behavioral health services throughout New Jersey, today announced the appointment of Stacey G. Shultz, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Shultz brings decades of financial management and leadership experience to PBHG, with[...]
Trump downplays need for AI guardrails as industry leaders call for regulation
President Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on AI, pushing back against some of the technology’s most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight.
Marquette Business to host free AI training session for business leaders
The event will feature executives and AI experts sharing best practices and success stories. Professionals, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdown
The activation in Philadelphia comes as leaders of the nation’s largest AI developers have signaled support for a global slowdown.
Provost announces leadership appointments, promotions
Eric Barker has been named senior vice president for health affairs and Preeti Sivasankar as interim dean of the College of Pharmacy, two appointments taking effect Oct. 1. Cherise Hall is now senior vice provost for enrollment and student strategy, a promotion that took effect July 1.
UC Irvine selected as new home of UC Global Health Institute
Move reinforces leadership of Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health
'City seemed to enjoy the challenge'
Sunday's result was a statement win for Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who got his tactics spot on, but his team's performance will have showed him exactly what they are about. City are used to always having most of the ball but they were fine without it against Manchester United. That is down to leadership and communication - not just from the manager, but from the players on the field. Maresca deserves plenty of credit for his decisions too, but he must be thinking he is a lucky man for having the group of players he does, because their intelligence and resilience was key.
Kennedy Center reportedly on brink of bankruptcy and could close as early as Tuesday
Center’s Trump-installed leaders claim putting president’s name on its facade may be only way to avoid ‘fiscal collapse’
Michael Burry says AI leaders' calls for slowdown are 'self-serving'
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said AI companies were helping themselves by calling for slower progress to head off any threats to humanity.
Westminster’s time is ‘coming to an end’, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations
Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for ‘constitutional change’ at summit
Canfield Interiors marks 50 years with enhanced services, leadership transition
Happy half a century to Canfield Interiors! They're marking the milestone with not just a celebration but a successful succession.
Furlani hires new CEO
Arist Mastorides brings over 30 years of CPG leadership experience.
Is the UK about to break up for good?
Nationalist leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland sign declaration calling on Westminster to ‘prepare, plan and facilitate constitutional change’
Titans, Browns have work to do even as business looks up
The NFL's first full day of action provided the usual excitement, especially in a high-scoring duel in Charlotte.
Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.
Why global supply chains matter to Sarasota County growth
As Sarasota County grows, local leaders must understand how global trade and supply chains impact local business.
NLR Names Bill Tumas Deputy Laboratory Director of Science & Technology
Tumas will provide strategic leadership for NLR’s research and development portfolio and strengthen capabilities.
Kyndryl completes acquisition of Healthcare IT Leaders, LLC
/PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced it has completed its acquisition of...
Big 12 football rushing yardage leaders after Week 2
TCU's Jeremy Payne leads the Big 12 in rushing yards after Week 2, while Colorado's Micah Welch climbed into the top 10 with a 100-yard game.
Waupun business leaders united to earn WEDC Main Street status
Waupun has joined Wisconsin’s Main Street program, giving downtown leaders access to new revitalization resources.
AI apocalypse warnings: Market parallels that offer hope for humanity
As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, public pressure is spurring safety commitments and offering a lesson from post-2008 markets.
CPRIT leaders visit Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center hosted leadership from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas this month on its campus in Lubbock.
EVR Advertising enters new chapter as leadership duo acquire agency
Marking 35 years of creative excellence and strategic communication, EVR Advertising is turning the page on its next chapter. The award-winning agency has been acquired from former CEO, president and
European science calls for ambitious investment in research: "Current decisions determine Europe's future. We are falling behind China and the USA"
"To remain global leaders, a competitive economic power, and a sovereign actor, Europe needs strong science and innovation." Seven scientific organizations, representing...
Why Big Bend businesses should partner with 4-H clubs
Beyond farming 4-H is a vital network for youth leadership and workforce development in the Big Bend region.
The GOP’s $50 billion rural health fund is coming up short, hospital leaders say
Hospital leaders were excited about the Rural Health Transformation Fund until they saw the fine print.
Today’s Papers – Juventus madness, Spalletti do something
La Gazzetta dello SportJuventus madnessSassuolo win 3-2 in the 94th minute with Adzic. Spalletti: ‘We lost the point.’Tough at the topIt’s time for the leaders: Inter and Roma against Udinese an...
Focus on agentic commerce as customer data science firm dunnhumby wraps Retail Innovation Forum USA
dunnhumby held its annual Retail Innovation Forum in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA last week, bringing together retailers, brands, technology leaders, scale-ups, startups and investors. In a LinkedIn post, Dave Clements, Chief Strategy Officer at dunnhumby, said: "In many ways an eclectic group to
PNC Business Credit Expands Western Region Leadership
Matt Grimes joined PNC Business Credit as head of originations for the Pacific Southwest region. Based in Los Angeles, he leads sponsor and advisor coverage
Healthcare Procurement: Challenges and Strategies
A new survey of 102 healthcare supply chain and executive leaders explores procurement challenges, emerging strategies and ways to improve efficiency without disrupting care.
Washington leaders are far from being on the same page over AI
Although AI CEO’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk among others agreed with Dario Amodei’s proposal to work together to slow down development of the technology, CNN’s Jake Tapper notes that political leaders seem to be far from being in any sort of agreement. This video has been updated with the city in Ireland where President Trump made his remarks on Sunday.
Seattle business leaders show how to stand up for their city
Seattle business leaders are offering an inspiring lesson in how to stand up for average citizens — who after all are their employees, customers and neighbors — against a political class...
Lakeland Community Hospital receives new investments to support rural health care access
Leaders gathered Thursday to recognize new investments aimed at strengthening Lakeland Community Hospital, the only hospital in Winston County.
Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy
Researchers at AI companies have been warning about safety risks and industry leaders have called for a slowdown in development.
UK PM Burnham to meet business leaders to discuss growth
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet the bosses of several major companies on Monday to discuss his plans to generate economic growth, his office said.
What smart people say about calls from AI leaders to slow it all down
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown of frontier AI, winning support from Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis — but not everyone.
Seattle-area business leaders call on city to halt open-air drug markets, add services
In a letter addressed to the Mayor of Seattle, and the city council, dozens of business minds requested that the city take a hard look at public safety and drug
Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those concerns are inflated and secondary to winning the AI race with China.Some Democratic lawmakers last week pressured House Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately to work on AI regulation, citing what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.” But the Louisiana Republican on Sunday resisted those calls, instead saying industry leaders should meet with lawmakers to find “balance” in any potential guardrails.“If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American,” Johnson said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama told Democrats to make artificial intelligence regulation a central part of their agenda during a private fundraiser Thursday, warning that the technology could be dangerous “if we don’t get on top of it.”In a fireside chat with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Obama said whoever runs in the 2028 presidential election should have a “very clear plan” on AI, adding that he saw the need for a “blueprint” on AI guardrails even at the end of his presidency a decade ago.“Certainly, if I were running for president next year, this would be one of my central agendas, and I would have a very clear plan, and I would talk about this, and I would say, ‘Here’s our plan for safety, here’s our plan for making sure our kids are not corrupted by this,’” he said, per excerpts of the remarks provided to CNN by his office. Obama’s remarks were first reported by the New York Times.Concerns over the rapid acceleration of AI reached a fever pitch after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a 3,800-word essay Saturday that the race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown. The call to action came after an OpenAI test model breached the Hugging Face online platform, deepening concerns about cybersecurity.In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday, Amodei called on industry leaders to work together to avoid “the wrong paths” and the possibility of AI harming humanity.One Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, resigned from the firm over worries that the industry wasn’t doing enough to prevent AI from destroying humanity by the end of the decade.Obama said Democrats need a plan to get their agenda on AI underway should they win the House majority in this year’s midterms.Speaking to Jeffries, who is presumed to be speaker of the House should Democrats prevail in November, Obama said, “Once you are speaker, I would strongly urge that the Democrats put together a framework for a very public conversation, and you can break it out into three or four or five issues.”Obama stressed that the framework should be centered on the reality that the technology can’t be stuffed “back into a box.”“This is something that is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think can be dangerous. If we do get on top of it, I do think it’s beneficial,” Obama said, laying out examples of AI’s potential use in drug development and finding pathways to a clean energy future.“We don’t want to shut off those opportunities, but we have to understand that this is a tool,” he said.Jeffries agreed with the former president in a statement provided to CNN on Sunday.“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on Artificial Intelligence,” he said, adding, “In the majority, we will move urgently on this issue with a legislative response that recognizes the importance of American companies continuing to lead in the Artificial Intelligence area, while putting in place meaningful guardrails that protect the American people from bad actors and the very real damage that can be done to humanity.”Jeffries also accused Republicans of having “abdicated their responsibility to govern” and said Democrats “will not repeat their error.”A source familiar with Obama’s thinking said the former president sees Amodei’s letter and similar reaction from other tech moguls as an encouraging development.But President Donald Trump waved off their concerns, saying he is not worried about any existential threat posed by AI, focusing instead on the US winning in its development of the technology over China.“We’re leading China in AI. We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way,” Trump said to reporters at the Amgen Irish Open on Sunday.About the concerns expressed by Democrats and others over the technology, the president said, “I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up that shouldn’t be bringing it up, and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen.”One of Trump’s top economic advisers, Kevin Hassett, also rejected the calls for slowing the technology down, saying on Sunday the bigger concern is a scenario in which a “malevolent actor has access to an AI that’s better than the one we have that can protect us.”Hassett, the National Economic Council director, said on “State of the Union” the White House may hold meetings this week about addressing Amodei’s concerns, but he did not specify whether Trump had floated greater safeguards.“I have concerns that if we don’t win AI, we’re going to be put in a very bad position,” Hassett said. “We are leading China right now.”CNN’s Alison Main and Molly English contributed to this report.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. 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Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’
(CNN) — The debate around artificial intelligence is ramping up in Washington, with Democratic lawmakers sounding alarms on the dangers they say the technology poses and Republican leaders suggesting those