AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

high · BBC World · 15 Sep 2026 · 02:50 UTC · AI & Technology Control · 1 min read

Summary

Failure to regulate AI despite safety concerns enables unchecked algorithmic control and corporate power, creating conditions for AI-driven exploitation and misuse.

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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