Congress struggles to build consensus on artificial intelligence regulation

Congress is under pressure to pass laws controlling artificial intelligence, but lawmakers have not been able to agree on what to do. Several proposals exist, including a federal "kill switch" and limits on data centres, but political divisions are blocking progress. Tech leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk have warned that AI could be dangerous and have asked for government oversight. However, President Trump has called AI regulation a "hoax." Republican leaders have also warned against moving too quickly. OpenAI has said it will cooperate with Congress on safety rules based on AI capability levels. Members of both parties have admitted they are not confident they can build enough support to pass any legislation.