# Bad Influence story: Trump says DOJ threatened an unnamed AI executive with arrest over AI misuse

Active · 2 articles · 2 sources · First reported 11-09 06:20. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/417521cf-a011-4f84-9651-3fb375461e51

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Latest update (11-09 10:50): Trump says AI risks are manageable and claims DOJ threatened an AI executive with arrest

Overview: In a November 8 CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump said the Justice Department threatened to arrest the leader of an unnamed "big" AI company over reported misuse of AI. Trump declined to name the person or company and did not describe the alleged misconduct. He said the threat "totally changed everything" and that AI safety risks "can be managed, and it's managed."

The claim comes only from Trump's interview. The reports do not cite a named case, charge, or public record, and no company or executive has been identified. Trump also said he "absolutely would" work with Democrats on AI safety guardrails, according to The Verge.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-09 10:50 · The Verge · AI · [Trump says AI risks are manageable and claims DOJ threatened an AI executive with arrest](https://badinfluence.news/items/x5veo084kwzqweewgbybd4a66)
2. 11-09 06:20 · X search: AI launch posts (introducing, just launched) · [Trump says DOJ threatened unnamed top AI executive with jail](https://badinfluence.news/items/ez1h27iqy7ejcm6zgbgd84uej)
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