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Trump's "high IQ" and AI regulation

RTP Notícias14 September 2026 at 18:30

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that he refuses to advance any type of control or definition of rules for Artificial Intelligence. Through a post on social media, Trump stated that "the only control or safeguard that AI needs is a STRONG AND INTELLIGENT PRESIDENT (with high IQ!)," adding that the United States has this in abundance.

This position comes in a context of tech giants falling on the North American stock market this Monday. Companies in the technology sector faced significant losses in the stock market.

Additionally, there is growing concern among the leaders who are developing AI. These professionals now advocate that the industry should seek a form of self-regulation, recognizing the need for some type of control over the technology.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers who invest in technology or use AI services are directly affected by regulatory decisions in the USA, given that the main AI companies are American and their policies have global impact. This article follows the stock market crash of tech giants and calls for self-regulation by the industry, showing a contrast between the Trump administration's position and the growing concern of AI creators themselves. WHY: Readers are affected because AI regulation decisions in the USA have direct impact on the companies and technologies they use, and the refusal of clear rules can mean greater uncertainty in the development and security of AI services that are already part of their daily lives.

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