National AI Framework Leads Hill Tech Priorities Before Midterms

The window for Congress to accomplish major tech priorities, from addressing artificial intelligence to youth online safety, before the end of the year is closing fast.

Republicans are focused on fulfilling the Trump administration’s goal of creating a national AI framework as the upcoming midterms pose a threat to the GOP’s control. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reiterated those intentions last week, saying the Senate expects to take action on an AI bill that builds on President Donald Trump’s framework. Democrats, meanwhile, are largely championing proposals that would create some safeguards to protect Americans against threats posed by AI. ...