Johnson on AI regulation: ‘We don't need everybody to panic right now’

House Speaker Mike Johnson has cautioned against hasty congressional action to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that rushed legislation could put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage. His comments come as tech industry leaders have called for a deliberate approach to AI development. Johnson argues that overly aggressive regulatory measures might hinder innovation while allowing China to gain an edge. The debate highlights tensions between urgency to address AI risks and concerns about stifling technological progress.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and...