AI panic sparks rare bipartisan moment on Capitol Hill
Summary
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress are working together to address risks from artificial intelligence (AI). Several bills and groups are being formed to regulate AI, while other leaders, including President Trump, question the need for strict rules.Key Facts
- Senators Josh Hawley (R) and Richard Blumenthal (D) want a federal program to monitor AI systems.
- They warn about AI agents hacking public websites and causing damage.
- Representatives Russell Fry (R) and Suhas Subramanyam (D) started a caucus focused on AI small businesses.
- Representatives Ted Lieu (D) and Nathaniel Moran (R) propose a law requiring AI systems to have a "kill switch" that a human can activate.
- The Frontier Act is a bill supported by Representatives Lori Trahan (D) and Jay Obernolte (R) for AI regulation.
- Bipartisan work on big issues has been rare lately but sometimes happens after crises.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) says Congress will not act on AI regulation before a long recess after Election Day.
- President Trump called fears about AI controlling the world "a HOAX."
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) thinks AI regulation is urgent and may gain support if Democrats regain the House.
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