https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-defends-trump-administration-s-safety-stance-on-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-defends-trump-administration-s-safety-stance-on-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-defends-trump-administration-s-safety-stance-on-ai#u71659Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:16:16 +0000U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's approach to AI safety during a House hearing on Tuesday. Bessent argued that the U.S. must increase open-source AI models to remain competitive with China, warning that nothing else would matter if China wins the AI race. While addressing safety concerns, he stated that AI companies have the ability to stop their operations at any time they choose. These comments come as the administration balances regulatory oversight with the goal of maintaining technological dominance over global rivals.Why it mattersThe U.S. is