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Trump administration fears AI as dangerous as nuclear weapons

ai-technology · 2026-05-06

Even the Trump administration is now concerned about artificial intelligence after it emerged that a model from Anthropic could be used as a tool for attacks on IT systems. The revelation has sparked a shift in US policy, with officials comparing the risks of AI to those of nuclear technology.

Key facts

  • Anthropic's AI model can be used for cyberattacks.
  • The Trump administration has expressed concern.
  • AI is being compared to nuclear technology in terms of risk.
  • The revelation has caused a policy shift in the US.

Entities

Institutions

  • Anthropic
  • Trump administration

Locations

  • United States

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