US House Adjourns Without AI Regulation Amid Midterm Campaigns
· Technology · CNBC, NBC News
The US House of Representatives adjourned early, leaving AI regulation efforts stalled until after the midterm elections. The move follows urgent calls from AI executives and researchers, including an Anthropic researcher who resigned, warning that AI could pose existential risks by the end of the decade. House Speaker Mike Johnson cited the midterms as the reason for adjourning, despite calls from some lawmakers, including Rep. Sam Liccardo, to prioritize AI legislation. Johnson also warned that rushed regulation could benefit China in the AI race. The Senate remains in session for another two weeks, but passage of any AI bill would require presidential approval.
Why it matters
The delay in AI regulation could leave the US vulnerable to global competition and potential risks associated with unchecked AI development, impacting both national security and economic leadership. Voters and policymakers may face long-term consequences if urgent action is deferred due to political timelines.
Read the original report — CNBC
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