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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

US President Donald Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the US Department of Justice will monitor and potentially regulate AI companies if necessary, despite his opposition to new AI regulations and dismissal of AI risk alarms.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a US regulatory stance that mixes hands-off growth support with clear threats of enforcement from the Department of Justice; prepare your AI firm's legal strategy for potential DOJ scrutiny even if formal rules are delayed.

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2 sources · 22 Sep 2026

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