Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings
Summary
Some members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the upcoming recess and keep the House in session until laws about AI safety are passed. They want urgent action to prevent possible dangerous effects from advanced artificial intelligence.Key Facts
- The letter urging action was drafted by Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and signed by other members of both parties.
- It calls for the House to stay in session and pass bipartisan laws to protect against risks from AI.
- Current and former Anthropic researchers warned that AI might threaten humanity within the next ten years.
- The House plans to suspend sessions for over a month starting soon, with limited time left before the break.
- Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet shown plans to focus on AI regulation before the upcoming election.
- Several AI-related bills exist, including the AI Kill Switch Act (to let humans stop AI systems) and the FRONTIER Act (to set federal rules on AI development).
- Supporters say the U.S. can lead in AI while creating safeguards to protect people and national security.
- The letter criticizes Congress for not acting quickly on this important challenge.
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