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September 15, 2026
Rep. Greg Casar Highlights Bipartisan AI Safety Divide Amid International Competition
- Rep. Greg Casar argues that the AI race should prioritize safety, stating, 'The AI race is not an arms race that you win.'
- A recent POLITICO poll reveals that while 63% of Americans recognize AI risks, opinions are split on whether the U.S. should slow development for safety.
- Bipartisan tensions are emerging in Congress, with some lawmakers prioritizing competition with China over establishing safety regulations.
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- Bipartisan House duo welcome industry support for their AI safety proposalSep 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM · Politico
- Dem leaders warn against AI companies policing themselves: ‘We need Congress to act’Sep 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM · The Hill
- Gottheimer pushes back on third-party audits of advanced AISep 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM · Politico
- Congress in AI deadlock as public fear soarsSep 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Politico
- Rep. Casar: ‘The AI race is not an arms race that you win’Sep 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM · Politico
- Two-thirds of Americans say Trump is wrong and AI could destroy humanity, poll findsSep 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM · Independent
- AI environmental concerns build as lawmakers grapple with tech panicSep 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM · Axios
- Poll: China fears drive polarization on AI regulationsSep 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Politico
- Capitol agenda: China fears drive AI divideSep 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Politico