AI Future Debated: Experts Warn of Risks, Trump Forms Task Force Amid Growing Regulatory Calls
October 13, 2026
Lee Rainie, director of Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center, weighs in on AI and the future of work in a Newsline interview.
Leading AI developers push forward with rapid development even as industry voices warn of risks to humanity.
Newsline highlights a nationwide NC survey showing U.S. adults fear AI could erode meaning and social bonds, even as many everyday users report more frequent AI use and perceived benefits.
Trump has formed a new AI task force branded around promoting ’super intelligence,’ underscoring ongoing policy interest and guardrails debates.
Discussion grows about the likelihood of state-level AI guardrails soon, with technology leaders calling for regulatory frameworks.
Listeners can access the full Lee Rainie interview on Newsline, along with a linked NC survey article for context on workers’ views toward AI.
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NC Newsline • Oct 13, 2026
Lee Rainie, director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center, on AI and the future of work