Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) criticized OpenAI and Anthropic for supporting regulations that he said could prevent smaller companies from competing in AI. In posts dated September 13 and September 14, 2026, he also warned that major AI firms facing financial trouble over the next six to 12 months could argue their economic importance justified a government rescue, which he called a potential "Too Big to Fail" strategy and "bailout 2.0." His comments followed similar criticism from investor Michael Burry, who said calls to slow AI development primarily benefit incumbent companies and generate hype for upcoming IPOs. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood backed former White House AI adviser David Sacks' claim that the "AI will kill humanity" narrative was amplified through social media, policy groups and news coverage, while acknowledging that AI misuse and safety risks are real. President Donald Trump separately argued that the U.S. should preserve its AI lead over China, adding that safeguards could be introduced while dismissing some warnings as exaggerated.