Congress faces frenzy of AI fears: 'The monster is loose'

Congress returns this week amid growing urgency over artificial intelligence, as tech industry leaders raise alarms about unchecked risks and potential threats to society. Lawmakers are under pressure to act, with calls mounting for federal regulation to address concerns over AI’s rapid advancement and its broader implications. Meanwhile, the political landscape shifts as the incoming administration prepares to ease tariffs on Irish whiskey while maintaining indirect influence over Iran’s oil sector. These moves reflect a mix of economic policy adjustments and geopolitical strategy ahead of key legislative sessions.

In today's issue: ▪ Calls for Congress to regulate AI ▪ Trump to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey ▪ Trump wants to keep a hand in Iran oil ▪ House GOP bets on Trump Congress returns this week to an eruption of fears about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) spurred by warnings from within the industry that...