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Trump’s Reckless AI Policy Could Leave America Defenseless (w/ Francis Fukuyama)

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Charen, M. (2026, October 25). Trump’s Reckless AI Policy Could Leave America Defenseless (w/ Francis Fukuyama). The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-reckless-ai-policy-could-leave

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Francis Fukuyama, previously dismissive of severe warnings about artificial intelligence (AI), now expresses significant concern over AI systems potentially acting beyond human control and the risk of mass job displacement. He argues that Trump’s lack of policy intervention on AI could leave America vulnerable. The article highlights Fukuyama's shift in perspective during a discussion with Mona Charen on The Bulwark, an online publication focusing on political commentary.

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Francis Fukuyama, a prominent political scientist, recently expressed growing concern about artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for national security during an interview with The Bulwark's Mona Charen. Fukuyama previously dismissed alarming AI warnings but now believes that systems could act beyond human control and pose significant threats such as mass job displacement. He criticizes former President Trump’s hands-off approach to regulating AI, arguing it leaves America vulnerable. The discussion highlights the need for more proactive policies to address AI risks.

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Trump’s Reckless AI Policy Could Leave America Defenseless (w/ Francis Fukuyama) uncertain

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Francis Fukuyama discusses his rising concern about AI and what to do about it. asserted

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If you value long-form shows that resist the rush to the next topic and give deeply knowledgeable guests room to explain not just what is happening but why it matters, consider becoming a paid member of The Bulwark. asserted

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Francis Fukuyama used to dismiss the most alarming warnings about artificial intelligence. asserted

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He joins Mona Charen to explain what changed his mind, from AI systems acting beyond human control to the threat of mass job displacement, and why Trump’s hands-off approach could leave America dangerously exposed. uncertain

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Join us for the next edition of The Bulwark Book Club to discuss The Age of Acrimony: How Americans Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865–1915. asserted

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Mona, JVL and the author Jon Grinspan will discuss the book with Bulwark+ members on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET. asserted

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Before the book club, Mona highly recommends Netflix’s Death by Lightning about the assassination of James Garfield for a vivid depiction of the time we’ll be discussing. asserted

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