House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for urgent congressional action to regulate artificial intelligence development, framing it as a top priority for his party. Speaking on a Sunday political show, he emphasized the need to address AI-related challenges without delay, warning that inaction could allow risks to grow unchecked. The push comes as lawmakers grapple with balancing innovation with potential ethical and societal concerns tied to rapidly advancing technology. His remarks signal a growing bipartisan push to establish guardrails before AI’s impact becomes harder to manage.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of AI. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week.” Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his caucus’s...
