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Trump says US Justice Department could rein in AI companies if needed

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22 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

President Donald Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the US Department of Justice will monitor and potentially regulate AI companies if necessary, while opposing new AI regulations and rebranding the term to 'super intelligence'.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your US AI projects face a potential new regulator: the Justice Department may intervene more actively, but formal regulation is still resisted by the government. This dual stance creates uncertainty you can exploit by preparing for enforcement based on existing laws rather than new rules.

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2 sources · 22 Sep 2026

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