AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act BBC
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Regulation & Policy
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106 stories tracked · 18 negative, 2 mixed, 77 neutral, 9 positive
Artificial intelligence regulation debated as Big Tech doomerism is questioned
Artificial intelligence regulation debated as Big Tech doomerism is questioned Fox News
Thune sees role for Congress on AI — Trump does not
Majority Leader John Thune is asserting Congress' prerogative to act on AI — but he's urging a "light touch" even in the face of "consequential risks." Why it matters: On his first day back after a five-week break, Thune (R-S.D.) outlined his vision for congressional action on an issue President Trump has dismissed as a " hoax ." "Congress has a job to do," Thune said. "I think there are some…
As AI fears spike, Trump bats down calls for regulation
As AI fears spike, Trump bats down calls for regulation The Hill
Washington's AI paralysis: Let 'er rip vs. hit the brakes
President Trump is as all-in on AI as a politician could be: all gas, no brakes, and zero interest in hand-wringing about dystopian risks or public disdain. Democrats are as conflicted on AI as a party could be: skeptical of the labs, spooked by their warnings, but split on whether to shut it all down. Why it matters: This staggering divide makes consensus on federal AI regulation almost…
Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown
The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.
Johnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Congress won't lead the charge on regulating AI safety . Why it matters: Calls for AI companies to adopt safety protocols reached a fever pitch this week, prompting the four biggest AI labs to endorse slowing their models' development. Driving the news: Johnson was urged this week to cancel the House recess and bring representatives back to D.C…
Behind the Curtain: It's not too late
The White House, Congress and the country's leading AI companies have allowed AI to grow faster, stronger, more powerful and wildly lucrative (and dangerous), with no serious effort to control it or spread the benefits beyond the super-wealthy. It's not too late to change this. But if they all dither, duck or dance around it, the chances of AI worst-case scenarios will explode, likely early next…
Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings
A letter is circulating among House members urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring back the House "immediately" and keep it in session until Congress passes AI safeguards , Axios has learned. Why it matters: Such drastic action has been proposed by members of both parties this week after current and former Anthropic researchers went public with warnings that AI could kill off humanity in…
Congress gripped by AI panic after doomsday warnings
Anthropic insiders' warnings this week that AI could end humanity in the next decade have members of Congress frantically seeking answers and trying to cobble together some kind of response. Why it matters: Federal lawmakers are at the "concepts of a plan" stage at this point, with congressional leaders showing little apparent urgency to mobilize. Some rank-and-file members in both parties say…
Emerging Antitrust and Generative AI Copyright Issues
Emerging Antitrust and Generative AI Copyright Issues American Bar Association
The House Democrat who’s making AI regulation her No. 1 priority
The House Democrat who’s making AI regulation her No. 1 priority Politico
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law Al Jazeera
U.S. urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting
U.S. urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting The Japan Times
DOJ sides with OpenAI over NY Times in lawsuit alleging AI copyright infringement
DOJ sides with OpenAI over NY Times in lawsuit alleging AI copyright infringement New York Post
Workplace AI Regulation in 2026: How Employers Can Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape
Workplace AI Regulation in 2026: How Employers Can Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape Epstein Becker Green
Artificial intelligence agents going rogue fuel calls for regulation
Artificial intelligence agents going rogue fuel calls for regulation pbs.org
Texas Data Center Policy Guide
Texas Data Center Policy Guide Public Citizen
Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause
Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause CNBC
State Data Center Policy 101: 2026 Legislative Guide
State Data Center Policy 101: 2026 Legislative Guide MultiState
When AI Regulation Becomes a Systems Bottleneck
When AI Regulation Becomes a Systems Bottleneck Communications of the ACM
Pluralistic: The bureaucratic AI arms-race is mutually assured destruction (10 Aug 2026)
Today's links The bureaucratic AI arms-race is mutually assured destruction: The only way to win is not to play. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: Seymour Cray's tunnels; War on moisture; $5 wrench cryptanalysis; Nauru files; People's Ride; German transit upholstery fashion; Monopolies v small business; Linkedin will put you in ads; NZ Parliament kicks itself off the…
Tort Law at the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
Tort Law at the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence Yale Journal on Regulation
Will AI Sycophancy Contaminate Law Enforcement?
Will AI Sycophancy Contaminate Law Enforcement? Tech Policy Press