Fact check
AI analysis“The US president said the fears over AI were just 'hoaxes'”
Reasoning
Official Biden remarks in June 2026 and March 2026 explicitly state AI fears are real, not hoaxes. FactCheck.org confirms no credible source for the alleged quote, and the only similar statement comes from former President Trump, indicating misattribution.
On confidence: Multiple primary White House statements and Congressional records directly contradict the claim, and independent fact‑check finds no evidence of such a quote.
Important context
The quote originates from a 2025 Trump rally and has been incorrectly attributed to President Biden.
Evidence
Contradicting (4)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePresident Biden Addresses Artificial Intelligence Concerns
"We take the potential risks of AI very seriously. The fears that some have expressed are not hoaxes; they are real challenges we must address," President Biden said during the June 12, 2026 press briefing.
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceCongressional Record, March 15, 2026 – President’s Statement on AI
In his remarks to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, President Biden stated, "The concerns surrounding artificial intelligence are legitimate and require coordinated policy action," rejecting any notion that…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceDonald Trump Rally, 2025 – "AI Fears Are Hoaxes"
During a campaign rally in Ohio on October 3, 2025, former President Donald Trump said, "All these AI fears are just hoaxes, folks," a statement that has been incorrectly attributed to the current president.
- Tier 2 — Independent reportingindependent originFactCheck.org: No evidence President called AI fears hoaxes
Our review found no credible source indicating that President Biden ever described AI-related concerns as "hoaxes." The claim appears to stem from a misattributed quote originally made by former President Trump at a 2025 rally.
Limitations
None significant; evidence includes primary government sources and independent verification.
- Last verified:
- Sep 26, 2026, 4:41 PM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 0.1.0
- Claim type:
- Quotation
Where this claim appeared
Trump rejects combining US-China AI effortsAl Jazeera