Senate Republican on Trump claim AI threat is 'hoax': 'Come on'

A Republican senator has sharply challenged President Trump’s downplaying of growing warnings about artificial intelligence risks, calling the concerns a "real thing" rather than a hoax. The lawmaker, who has focused on tech policy throughout his career, urged greater attention to the issue during a press briefing at the Capitol. His remarks highlight a widening debate over whether AI advancements pose significant threats that require urgent regulatory or ethical action. With no plans to seek reelection, the senator’s stance may carry added weight in pushing for bipartisan discussion on the topic.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday criticized President Trump’s dismissal of rising concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence technology. “Come on, it’s not a hoax. It’s a real thing,” Tillis, who is not running for reelection, told reporters at the Capitol. “This is something that I’ve spent a lot of my professional career in,...