AI "self-regulation is a joke," Pro-Human Assembly organizer says

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AI "self-regulation is a joke," Pro-Human Assembly organizer says. (2026, September 16). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ai-self-regulation-is-joke-pro-human-assembly-organizer/

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A Pro-Human Assembly organizer criticizes the current self-regulation efforts in artificial intelligence as ineffective, calling it "a joke." The article discusses the growing political debate around AI regulation, highlighting calls for government intervention from various stakeholders including expert whistleblowers and tech CEOs, while noting President Trump's dismissive stance on AI risks. MIT professor Max Tegmark also contributes his perspective on the matter.

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The regulation of artificial intelligence has become a contentious political issue, with various stakeholders including expert whistleblowers, tech CEOs, and bipartisan politicians advocating for government oversight. Caitlin Huey-Burns from CBS News reports that the Pro-Human Assembly, an organization focused on protecting humans in the age of AI, criticizes current self-regulation efforts as ineffective. MIT professor and AI activist Max Tegmark echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the need for robust governmental intervention to address potential threats posed by AI. In contrast, President Trump has previously dismissed concerns about AI's threat to humanity, adding a divisive element to the debate over AI regulation.

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