A coalition of 18 House, Senate, and gubernatorial candidates—including 17 Democrats and one independent—has united behind a pledge to advocate for stricter oversight of the artificial intelligence industry. The move reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the unchecked expansion of AI and its broad societal implications. The proposed framework outlines a five-point strategy aimed at addressing risks while fostering responsible innovation. With AI’s influence expanding rapidly, the candidates’ push signals a potential shift in how policymakers approach regulation in the tech sector.
Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates have signed a pledge to push for beefed-up regulations on the AI industry, as the rapidly evolving technology continues to impact Americans. The candidates, 17 Democrats and one independent — populist Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts (Neb.) — agreed to back a five-pronged approach to...
