Trump says AI will probably kill jobs but also ‘create a lot of jobs’

Published May 4, 2026 4:45pm ET | Updated May 4, 2026 4:45pm ET



President Donald Trump conceded Monday that artificial intelligence will have a seismic impact on the labor market.

Trump, speaking at a small business event at the White House, opened his remarks by touting both foreign and domestic investments his agenda is funneling into the American economy, specifically in the AI space.

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