Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Recent coverage reports he told the public “don’t panic” about AI, urged that lawmakers pause to convene a single large meeting with AI industry leaders before drafting federal AI legislation, and warned that rushed regulation could weaken U.S. competitiveness with China.
House passes bill on data center energy costsThe U.S. House passed a bill 417–3 recommending state regulators consider charging data centers for the full cost of new power and transmission upgrades needed to serve them, aiming to ease utility-bill pressures from AI data centers while preserving state regulation. Supporters call it a 'modest first start,' not a nationwide ban.
House Democrats urge canceling recess to legislate AIReps. 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.
Speaker Johnson: ‘Don’t Panic’ on AIHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told the public not to panic about artificial intelligence, according to WKYC, signaling a measured tone from a senior U.S. political leader on AI.
US Political Debate Over AI IntensifiesKOMU reports heated debate in US politics over AI risks and regulation: Speaker Mike Johnson warns that rushed regulation could weaken US competitiveness with China, while Barack Obama and others call for clear guardrails.
Johnson: Meet AI leaders before legislationHouse 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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