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WTOP Newscites Associated PressApr 17, 2026Local News

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

Representative Maxwell Frost expressed deep skepticism about the House's ability to implement effective AI guardrails before the technology causes disaster.

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House Oversight subcommittee members expressed deep existential fears during a roundtable on artificial intelligence, with lawmakers raising concerns about national security, privacy, and the potential for the technology to outpace government regulation.

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