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Scott Bessent Compares AI Leaders Seeking Regulation to Hannibal Lecter: ‘Stop Me Before…’

Oct 4, 2026 · 04:58 AM ET· updated 50m ago
Scott Bessent Compares AI Leaders Seeking Regulation to Hannibal Lecter: ‘Stop Me Before…’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized AI executives seeking federal safeguards, backing voluntary industry oversight instead.

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The Treasury Secretary thinks AI companies want rules to slow down rivals. When big companies ask for government rules, watch if they really want fairness or just want to stay on top.

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