# Trump Says Administration Warned Unnamed AI Leader of Possible Jail By Simon Yoon Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/53130 Published: 2026-11-10T13:46:50.000Z Updated: 2026-11-10T13:46:50.000Z Section: Technology > The president did not identify the executive or describe the alleged conduct. He also said he was open to AI safety rules. President Donald Trump said his administration called the leader of a major artificial intelligence company and warned of jail over an unspecified AI allegation, offering no details about the alleged conduct. In an interview published Nov. 8, Trump described the message as, “Get ready to go to jail.” Asked whether the person led a major AI company, he replied, “One of the big ones. Yeah.” He did not identify the person or company, or say who made the call. Trump said the person “totally changed everything” afterward. He did not explain what changed. His account did not identify a criminal case or establish that the alleged wrongdoing occurred. Trump also said he was open to AI safety rules and would work with Democrats. He argued that U.S. restrictions should not leave the country behind China. The interview also covered Trump’s [co-ownership of World Liberty Financial](). He confirmed his stake in the cryptocurrency company but said he knew nothing about its business. Trump said he expected to issue many pardons as he leaves office, though he did not expect to pardon himself. Asked about a possible reduction in Starlink service in Ukraine, he said a slowdown had not been proven to him and that he did not know who was responsible. ## Links in this article - [co-ownership of World Liberty Financial](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/52632)