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‘An out-of-touch Silicon Valley radical’: meet Trump’s AI whisperer pushing for limited regulation Sept. 20, 2026, 4:44 p.m.

The Guardian AI

Donald Trump has emerged as a vocal opponent of AI regulation, calling warnings about the technology a hoax and arguing the government already holds adequate oversight power. His stance breaks with party figures like Ted Cruz and Steve Bannon but closely mirrors the position of billionaire venture capitalist David Sacks. As Trump's former AI and crypto czar, Sacks has pushed aggressively against restrictions on the tech sector.

Trump now says he wants to form an ‘AI Force’ Sept. 20, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

The Verge AI

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to establish a new "AI force" overseen by an appointed "AI czar." The announcement comes despite calls from across the political spectrum and the tech sector to slow artificial intelligence development. Trump maintained that his administration will not take steps to hinder progress in the field.

UK startup snares $20m to recreate gigs with ‘hyper-realistic’ digital avatars Sept. 20, 2026, 1 p.m.

The Guardian AI

UK music technology startup Unit1 has raised $20 million in funding to recreate classic concerts using hyper-realistic digital avatars of living and deceased musicians. Founded by former Andrew Lloyd Webber entertainment chief Barney Wragg, the company aims to offer lower-cost virtual performances across venues worldwide. The funding round includes participation from Balderton Capital partner Daniel Waterhouse.

Humans, not rogue AI, are still the biggest cybersecurity risk to energy systems Sept. 20, 2026, noon

The Verge AI

Cybersecurity experts warn that human vulnerabilities remain a far greater danger to energy systems than hypothetical rogue AI scenarios. High-profile incidents have highlighted longstanding weaknesses in energy infrastructure that existed well before current AI alarms. Resilience expert Joshua Corman noted that energy systems have continuously been at the mercy of cyber predators.

AI slowdown calls justified but collapse of bubble may be more immediate threat | Heather Stewart Sept. 20, 2026, 10:38 a.m.

The Guardian AI

While public debate has focused on apocalyptic AI risks, the potential collapse of an AI investment bubble may represent a more imminent threat. The vast amount of debt issued to fund rapid data center construction is stoking financial concerns for the industry. A collapse of this bubble could trigger significant economic repercussions extending well beyond the United States.