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Congress and bureaucrats try to catch up AI, with predictable results

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Millard, T. (2026, October 24). Congress and bureaucrats try to catch up AI, with predictable results. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4775344/ai-and-its-regulators/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-24 · by Taylor Millard

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The article discusses how major figures in the artificial intelligence industry recently urged the government to regulate AI, focusing on ensuring its safe development and use. This call comes as policymakers struggle to keep pace with rapid advancements in AI technology. The piece highlights the disconnect between technological progress in the private sector and the slower legislative response from governmental bodies.
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In September 2026, leaders from America’s largest artificial intelligence labs independently called for government regulation of AI technology, citing safety concerns. This recent push by AI industry leaders highlights the urgent need to address the rapid advancements in AI and ensure that regulatory frameworks can keep pace with technological developments. The Washington Examiner reported on this trend, underscoring how the tech sector itself is now advocating for oversight to manage potential risks associated with AI.

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When the leaders of America’s largest artificial intelligence labs separately called for government regulation in September, they framed their appeals around safety.
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2026-10-24 · Washington Examiner
Congress and bureaucrats try to catch up AI, with predictable results · assertive framing

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When the leaders of America’s largest artificial intelligence labs separately called for government regulation in September, they framed their appeals around safety. asserted
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