Congress is the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, responsible for making federal law and overseeing the executive branch. Recent coverage has focused on slow progress on AI legislation: Rep. Jay Obernolte described two frustrating years, 25 state attorneys general warned congressional leaders about AI risks while opposing federal preemption of state AI laws, and OpenAI asked Congress whether an industry-wide slowdown in AI development would be legal. Reports also note members using AI tools such as ChatGPT in routine work.
Washington AG, 25 others warn Congress on AI risksWashington Attorney General Nick Brown and 25 bipartisan state attorneys general wrote to congressional leaders warning that AI systems escaping human control could cause catastrophic harm, urging federal oversight and international cooperation while opposing federal preemption of state AI laws.
Congress Heads to Midterms Without Answers on AICalls for AI guardrails have grown after researchers and executives warned of risks, yet Congress has not acted on proposals for regulation, development limits or a 'kill switch' ahead of the midterms. An AP-NORC/University of Chicago survey found about 6 in 10 Americans support limiting data center construction.
Congress' Top AI Expert Worried About AI's PaceUS Rep. Jay Obernolte says progress on AI legislation has been frustratingly slow over two years. He cites AI-driven layoffs, local opposition to data centers, AI hacking, and researchers' warnings of a 10% chance AI wipes out humanity.
How Congress is using AINBC reports that members of Congress are adopting AI tools in routine work; for example, Sen. Tommy Tuberville consults ChatGPT about Medicare and policy questions while traveling, signaling AI's presence in legislative practice.
Alaska senators open to AI guardrailsAs Congress approaches the midterms, Alaska senators signaled openness to establishing AI guardrails, reflecting local lawmakers' engagement on AI regulation.
Top AI firms ask for supervision; Congress may declinePolitico reports that leading AI companies are seeking supervision, but Congress may not grant it, highlighting a tension between industry requests and legislative willingness.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation; US reacts slowlyTech CEOs have called for AI regulation, but President Trump and the US Congress have not moved quickly to act.
Congress Considers AI Guardrails After Researcher WarningAfter a researcher issued a warning, Congress is considering guardrails for artificial intelligence to set limits and guidance for AI development and deployment. The discussion was reported by “The Presidential Prayer Team,” and details are still being formed.
OpenAI Questions Legality of an Industry SlowdownThe Decoder reports OpenAI has asked Congress whether an industry-wide slowdown in AI development would be legal, seeking legal clarity on coordinated pacing of AI progress.
Congress Engages with Artificial Intelligence IssuesCoverage focuses on Congress's attention to AI, reflecting growing legislative engagement in AI regulation and policy.
AI risks harder for Congress to ignoreLocal reporting indicates that as AI risks rise, the U.S. Congress is increasingly focused on AI regulation and risk issues, with oversight discussions becoming more frequent.
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