AI News — September 14, 2026

Policy

Dario Amodei calls to slow AI development — Trump and Johnson push back
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an open letter urging the AI industry to 'pace the frontier' and slow down development, drawing public support from Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis. However, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the concerns, suggesting the industry is overreacting. The debate has reignited broader questions about existential risk and the pace of AI progress.
Obama urges Democrats to have a 'clear plan' for AI safeguards
Former President Barack Obama called on Democrats to make artificial intelligence a central part of their agenda, stressing the need for a concrete plan to address AI's economic impact and safety risks. His remarks signal growing political attention to AI governance ahead of future elections. Obama's intervention adds a prominent Democratic voice to an already intensifying national debate around AI regulation.