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Lawmakers doubt Congress can regulate AI effectively
Original: Some lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI
Some members of Congress are openly questioning whether the legislature is equipped to regulate artificial intelligence, with one lawmaker describing the institution as 'barely capable of email.' The remarks reflect growing concern inside Washington that the technical complexity of AI is outpacing lawmakers' understanding, raising doubts that meaningful oversight or legislation can be passed in the near term.
Why now: AI regulation is a live policy debate and the blunt criticism of Congress's technical competence is drawing attention.
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