Johnson: Meet AI leaders before legislation

House Speaker Mike Johnson said federal AI legislation should not be rushed and that lawmakers should first convene a single large meeting with AI industry leaders. He emphasized dialogue with the industry before drafting rules to avoid hasty lawmaking.

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