AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
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""AI taking over the World, destroying Humanity, and all other things bad, is a HOAX.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""Congress should not leave town until something is done decisively to protect the safety and the wellbeing of the American people.""
— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician
""This is a very complex issue.""
— Mike Johnson , Politician
""We want to emphasise the necessity of [AI companies] providing safe products and self-regulating.""
— Mike Johnson , Politician
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A Republican Congresswoman who chairs a task force on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
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With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
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