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Associated PressApr 17, 2026Wire Service

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of ‘destruction’ followed - AP News

Representative Maxwell Frost expressed skepticism about Congress's ability to implement 'common sense guardrails' before AI technology causes disastrous consequences.

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of ‘destruction’ followed - AP News
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A House Oversight subcommittee roundtable on AI saw lawmakers from both parties express deep anxiety over the technology's potential for societal destruction, military interference, and hacking, while industry experts urged for safety research and proactive federal regulation.

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