House Democrats urge canceling recess to legislate AI

Reps. Don Beyer, Lori Trahan, Ted Lieu and Sara Jacobs urged Speaker Mike Johnson to shorten or cancel the upcoming recess so Congress can negotiate and pass AI risk legislation, arguing voluntary audits are insufficient.

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