Trump Calls AI Safety Concerns a 'Hoax' During Public Call With Nvidia CEO

The U.S. executive branch is publicly taking a clear pro-acceleration stance on AI development, dismissing safety regulatory proposals from prominent tech leaders and research institutions. This creates measurable policy divergence: Congress faces time pressure to act on AI legislation, while the Trump administration plans to convene industry leaders and has signaled opposition to regulatory slowdowns. Meanwhile, data center construction—critical to AI infrastructure—faces growing public opposition in multiple states ahead of the midterms, and other governments (Canada, China) are pursuing different oversight models. The outcome will affect investment flows into U.S. AI infrastructure, the pace of regulatory development, and international competitive positioning.