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Congress’ AI Expertise Gap Hampers Push for Meaningful Regulation

October 19, 2026
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Push for Mandatory AI Safety Rules Gains Momentum in Washington
Artificial Intelligence // October 08, 2026

Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, the ranking member on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unveiled a framework Wednesday (Oct. 7) for regulating frontier artificial intelligence in a possible preview of a federal regulatory push should Democrats take control of Congress in November. The framework...