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Hard Fork · May 15, 2026 · 01:07:46

A.I. Safety Is So Back + Mythos Mayhem with Nikesh Arora + Hot Mess Express

Hard Fork examines a striking reversal in AI safety discourse: after years of dismissing it as alarmist scaremongering, parts of the Trump administration now appear open to AI regulation. The episode features Nikesh Arora and explores the shifting political landscape around artificial intelligence governance. Hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton.

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Highlights

AI Safety Regulation Shift: From Dismissal to Support
The Trump administration has reversed its stance on AI safety, moving from dismissing it as doomer fear-mongering to actively considering regulatory support.

Misc

Dramatic policy U-turn on AI regulation within Trump administration
AI safety moving from fringe concern to mainstream policy consideration
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