Over 20 Congress Members Demand Stricter AI Rules After Extinction Warning
More than 20 lawmakers in Washington are pushing for new artificial intelligence regulations following an employee who warned that major tech firms could lead to human extinction.
Lawmakers across the United States are demanding stronger oversight of artificial intelligence. More than 20 members of Congress called for new or stricter rules this week after a researcher issued a warning about potential global risks. Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass, stated that bipartisan support has reached a tipping point following the incident. She noted her phone received numerous calls from both Democrats and Republicans asking for action.
The catalyst was a post by Jacob Coxon, who quit his role at Anthropic after previously working at OpenAI. He wrote that people building AI earnestly believe it could kill us all by the end of the decade. The announcement gained more than 150 million views on X and sparked widespread social media discussion.
Congressman Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, responded in a post stating that innovation and safety are not mutually exclusive. He emphasized that Congress cannot ignore the realities and risks associated with AI technology. Lawmakers are weighing these concerns as they prepare for the midterm elections.
