Tech & AI
Artificial intelligence, big tech, and online speech.
13 brawls
Senate Advances Online Kids' Safety Bill Amid House Differences
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill to enhance online protections for children, but key differences with a House version highlight ongoing legislative debate.
GOP Crypto Bill Advances with Ethics Debate Amidst Enforcement Concerns
Senate Republicans have released new text for a landmark cryptocurrency bill, but a White House-backed ethics provision is sparking partisan disagreement over its scope and enforcement.
Lawmakers Debate Federal Strategy for AI Regulation
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are clashing over the best approach to regulate rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology.
Congress Debates National Strategy Amid Rapid AI Advancements
A Democratic representative criticizes Republican colleagues for lacking a comprehensive strategy on artificial intelligence, sparking debate on federal AI policy.
Congress Divided on AI Regulation Strategy
Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) is criticizing Republican colleagues for their slow approach to Artificial Intelligence regulation, raising concerns about its rapid advancement.
Democrats Divided on Aggressive AI Regulation Ahead of Midterms
A leading House progressive urges Democrats to adopt an 'AI populist' approach with strict regulations and new taxes, arguing the party is too timid and influenced by industry money.
Child Safety Bill: CEOs Testify or Negotiate?
A White House deal allowing tech executives to avoid testifying before a Senate committee in exchange for supporting a child safety bill is sparking controversy.
Should Government Take Stake in AI Companies?
OpenAI's proposal for the US government to take equity in AI firms sparks debate over public ownership and corporate control in a critical new industry.
False China Ties Accusations Damage Political Discourse
Accusations of Chinese ties against data center opponents provoked apologies, raising questions about accountability and the use of unsubstantiated claims in political debates.
US vs China in AI: Cyber-espionage and Tech Race Concerns
Reports indicate China is intensifying efforts to gain an edge in AI through cyberattacks and exploiting human vulnerabilities amid a global tech race.
The AI Content Disclosure Act
Should AI-generated images, video and audio be required by law to carry a visible label and machine-readable watermark?
Federal Regulation of Frontier AI
Lawmakers want pre-deployment safety testing and licensing for the most powerful AI models — the first real attempt at a federal AI rulebook.
The TikTok / Foreign-App Ban Standoff
Washington is again moving to force a sale of TikTok and lay groundwork to ban other foreign-controlled apps — pitting national security hawks against free-speech and creator advocates.