AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in the United States are currently stalled due to a political deadlock between the executive branch and Congress. President Trump has publicly dismissed the need for AI guardrails, labeling safety concerns as a hoax, which effectively blocks legislative progress given the Republican majority in both chambers. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders are urging a delay to the House recess to allow for debate, but Speaker Mike Johnson has shown no immediate signs of convening a special session before the midterm elections.
- ▪President Trump stated that AI taking over the world is a hoax and argued that a strong president is the only necessary control for the technology.
- ▪Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for Congress to delay its recess until AI safety measures are passed.
- ▪Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that AI companies should self-regulate and suggested a White House meeting with executives to discuss safety responsibilities.
- ▪The House of Representatives is scheduled to enter recess at the end of the week, which limits the time available for legislative action on AI before the midterm elections.
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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act<div class="ssrcss-1553su4-ErrorMessage eitf6465"><div class="ssrcss-h7lv7m-StyledInnerContainer eitf6464"><div class="ssrcss-nbxsk2-TextContent eitf6461"><h2 type="normal" class="ssrcss-89o2pv-Heading e10rt3ze0">To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.</h2><p class="ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10">This video can not be played</p></div></div></div>Figure caption, Watch: "Great" or "alarming" - Should AI be reined in?ByBrandon DrenonCapitol HillPublished2 minutes agoByKali HaysSan FranciscoWhen President Donald Trump responded to mounting calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, he was unequivocal."AI taking over the World, destroying Humanity, and…
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