Congress is under pressure to act on AI -- here's what that could look like

Lawmakers in Congress face new pressure to move on AI regulation, but many will be away this week until after the November election, and there’s little consensus on whether Congress should act at all. House Speaker Mike Johnson said AI must be handled safely but urged “common sense,” calling on frontier AI labs to self-regulate while warning against a moratorium that could cost the U.S. its edge to China and raise national security concerns. Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued for decisive congressional action to protect “health, safety, and well-being.” The article notes efforts have simmered for years, including bipartisan House proposals in 2024.