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AI Industry Dismisses Threats from Financial Scams

Updated 2026-09-17 13:10 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump criticized the European Union for potentially allowing Canada to join as an associate member, warning of potential tariffs. Meanwhile, AI experts argue that current threats like financial scams are more pressing than hypothetical scenarios.

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The Hill

Calm down — AI isn't ending humanity any time soon

Already AI models are being used for nefarious ends by creating ever more sophisticated financial scams, costing Americans millions of dollars every day. Yet, the AI industry is paying relatively scant attention to this “now” problem, in favor of moaning about science fiction scenarios.

2026-09-17 12:30 UTC

The Hill

Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be 'hostile act'

President Trump said Wednesday the European Union (EU) inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening tariffs or a trade embargo against the bloc. “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with

2026-09-17 12:36 UTC