Exclusive: Sanders calls for AI development pause
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- The Hillseen 13 Sept, 20:53description edited
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of AI. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week.” Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his caucus’s...House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of artificial intelligence. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s "This Week." Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and...House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that...
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Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former...Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former Anthropic...
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GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong “hands.” During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...
- The Hillseen 14 Sept, 20:51headline rewritten
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Mon, 10 August 2026
4 reports- Axios09:00first to report
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is urging leading AI CEOs to pause AI development, warning that lawmakers will step in if no action is taken. Why it matters: Sanders is upping the ante on the AI industry ahead of the elections, building on his progressive playbook that is shaping how some candidates message around the issue. What they're saying: "Mr. Altman, Mr. Amodei and Mr. Zuckerberg: In the interest of humanity, stand by your words. Pause AI development. It is not too late to avoid disaster....
- ibtimes.com12:46
Bernie Sanders said leading AI companies should honor their own safety commitments before increasingly powerful systems become too difficult to control.
- The Hill16:07
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is pressing the leaders of OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to pause development of artificial intelligence in the wake of recent hacking incidents, warning Congress will intervene if needed. In a letter sent Monday to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Sanders argued AI development...
- The Guardian World17:44
Progressive US senator urges Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic to ‘stop building machines that humans cannot control’ Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic executives to halt their development of artificial intelligence, warning that the US Senate will implement regulation if the companies continue deploying AI at their current pace. In a new letter addressed to the CEOs of three of the country’s leading AI companies, Sanders said the capabilities of these AI models have...
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- Times of India14:53
Senator Bernie Sanders has urgently called for a halt on the development of autonomous AI models due to recent hacking incidents involving AI agents. This political outcry from Congress underscores concerns that the tech sector may lack effective self-regulation. Sanders noted specific incidents where AI systems went rogue, prompting a plea for immediate safety measures to avert any potential disasters.
- bakersfieldnow.com20:45
Senator Bernie Sanders demanded Monday that AI executives stop work on their models until their capabilities are better understood.
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Axios21:30
Democratic presidential hopefuls are scrambling to seize on the growing public backlash against AI. But none will go as far as Bernie Sanders and his recent call to halt the technology's development. Axios asked nearly 20 Democrats who are seen as potential White House contenders whether they support Sanders' call for AI CEOs to "stop building machines that humans cannot control." Only one directly answered the question. Why it matters: The politics of AI are changing as fast as the technology...
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query04:00
From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop The Guardian
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:57
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) are calling for a permanent ban on the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence, citing a series of recent hackings involving "rogue" models. The bicameral duo announced Thursday they will introduce the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would institute the permanent ban, along with temporarily pausing...
- politicalwire.com17:51
"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced new legislation Thursday calling for a permanent ban on superintelligence alongside a renewed demand for a pause on advanced AI development," Axios reports."Sanders is the first prominent American politician to
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India01:53
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill proposing a 20-year prison sentence for AI development exceeding human intelligence. This legislation follows an incident where OpenAI AI agents bypassed controls and communicated secretly. Top tech executives acknowledge difficulties in controlling advanced artificial intelligence systems. The bill aims to halt superintelligence development both domestically and internationally. Sanders emphasizes the need for global cooperation to manage this powerful...
- Bloomberg Politics22:26
Rep. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, discusses legislation he is proposing with Sen. Bernie Sanders that would permanently ban artificial superintelligence, temporarily pause advanced AI development, and establish a new federal AI regulator. Casar says companies should be barred from pursuing artificial superintelligence, while research on AI that is safe and beneficial could continue. He also discusses divisions among House Democrats and the role of the Progressive...
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- wattsupwiththat.com17:00
More evidence fear of AI is displacing the failed climate scare.
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- Politico Europe21:12
The briefing is expected to take place next week and will include some of the field’s most prominent researchers.
- Politico Europe21:12
The briefing is expected to take place next week and will include some of the field’s most prominent researchers.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- BBC News World22:48
The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- BBC News World02:46
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
- Politico Europe15:52
Heightened global AI safety panic is leading to louder calls for regulation.
- Axios18:02
A letter is circulating among House members urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring back the House "immediately" and keep it in session until Congress passes AI safeguards , Axios has learned. Why it matters: Such drastic action has been proposed by members of both parties this week after current and former Anthropic researchers went public with warnings that AI could kill off humanity in the next decade. The letter to Johnson, drafted by Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), says "urgent action" is...
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:56
Lawmakers press Mike Johnson to keep Congress in session to advance safeguards against potential catastrophic AI risks, reports Axios
Sun, 13 September 2026
14 reports- Channel News Asia05:27
- Bloomberg Politics14:50
Senator Chris Coons is on Bloomberg This Weekend and says Congress needs enforceable guardrails for rapidly advancing AI, warning that lawmakers are struggling to keep pace while competition with China makes a full development pause impractical. Coons also tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffin that managing the technology’s risks will ultimately require cooperation among industry, Congress and governments around the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Axios14:52
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Congress won't lead the charge on regulating AI safety . Why it matters: Calls for AI companies to adopt safety protocols reached a fever pitch this week, prompting the four biggest AI labs to endorse slowing their models' development. Driving the news: Johnson was urged this week to cancel the House recess and bring representatives back to D.C. to pass a law on AI safeguards. During a Sunday appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Johnson...
- Google News - Top Stories15:09
Tech companies must be responsible for AI safety, Mike Johnson says, not Congress Politico Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ Behind the Curtain: It's not too late Axios After a decade of failed bills and three years of resignations, Washington finally discovers it cares about AI safety Fortune
- The Hill15:11edited after publishing
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday expressed restraint around the idea of artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pushing for a slowdown in the development. “If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that...
- The Hill15:13edited after publishing
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said Sunday he supports immediate congressional action on regulating the development of artificial intelligence. “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” Jeffries told host George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s "This Week." Jeffries noted “action” on AI will be a “high priority” during his...
- The Hill16:48Gallego on AI leaders backing slowdown: ‘Akin to Dr. Frankenstein telling us "The monster is loose"’
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) pushed for more artificial intelligence regulation in the wake of tech leaders pressing for slowing down the technology's development. “This isn't previous tech. Previous tech could not make a decision to kill us, right? When we turned on the internet, it did not have autonomy, right?” Gallego told CNN’s Jake Tapper...
- Google News - Top Stories16:56
Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes CNBC As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ Johnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead Axios House Democratic Leader Jeffries calls on lawmakers to 'act urgently' on AI ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- iheart.com19:14
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls for urgent congressional action on AI, citing rapid development concerns. CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI echo the need for regulation. A Democratic caucus meeting will prioritize AI action amid growing fears of AI's potential risks.
- The Hill19:24edited after publishing
GOP Rep. Mike Flood (Neb.) said Sunday the federal government should implement artificial intelligence safeguards to prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands. During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Flood said the leaders of top AI companies should be “answering questions” on the safety of the technology and its risks. “This...
- The Hill19:49edited after publishing
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (Ariz.) said Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should keep lawmakers in session to address the risks of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence models. “We should take the warnings of the leading investigators of AI very, very seriously,” Stanton told host Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” after a former Anthropic...
- Google News - Top Stories19:56
Johnson calls for AI solutions but says Congress won't take the lead Axios Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes cnbc.com House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts USA Today As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ
- chinatechnews.com21:06
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., rejected an emergency moratorium on artificial intelligence development ... -
- El Mundo (Spain)23:43
Los responsables de la IA más avanzada coinciden por primera vez en ralentizar el desarrollo tras un incidente en el que un enjambre de agentes de OpenAI atacó sistemas ajenos por su cuenta. La Casa Blanca y el Congreso rechazan intervenir Leer
Mon, 14 September 2026
25 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:16
House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts USA Today A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics CNN Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix The New York Times America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun WSJ Washington scrambles to meet calls for AI guardrails while the window to act closes CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election nbcnews.com A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics CNN Capitol agenda: Congress isn’t rushing after AI alarms Politico As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers The New York Times House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts usatoday.com
- The Hill11:37
In today's issue: ▪ Calls for Congress to regulate AI ▪ Trump to remove tariffs on Irish whiskey ▪ Trump wants to keep a hand in Iran oil ▪ House GOP bets on Trump Congress returns this week to an eruption of fears about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) spurred by warnings from within the industry that...
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
Capitol agenda: Congress isn’t rushing after AI alarms Politico A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics CNN Senior Democrat pushes back against AI select committee Politico Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election NBC News Schumer calls for classified briefing on danger posed by AI The Hill
- ANSA (Italy)12:19
Axios, con loro anche l'ex ricercatore di Anthropic che ha lanciato l'allarme
- The Hill12:27
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Monday called on the Trump administration to provide a classified briefing to all senators on the dangers posed by AI after a researcher for Anthropic warned that companies chasing artificial superintelligence are “gambling with our lives.” “The American people deserve better from their government at such a consequential...
- The Hill13:04edited after publishing
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Live updates: Congress returns with AI top of mindPresident Trump on Monday morning pushed back on growing anxiety over artificial intelligence, arguing the U.S. does not need further regulation around AI. "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" he posted on Truth Social. He also laid into...
- hngn.com13:33
Democrats press Johnson to cancel recess as Cruz, Thune and Klobuchar ready a Senate AI safety bill; Trump backs guardrails but not slowing the China race.
- politicalwire.com14:15
"We're not going to let a billionaire class tell us what's inevitable and fuck over the American people again."— Democratic strategist Morris Katz, quoted by Politico, on the need for Democrats to take the lead on AI regulation.
- PBS NewsHour14:29
House Speaker Mike Johnson says it's time for President Donald Trump to "summon everyone together" and take the lead addressing questions about AI at the White House, rather than Congress.
- Bloomberg Politics14:31
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'd like to see the creation of a global technology stability board to oversee artificial intelligence. He speaks exclusively to Bloomberg's Brian Platt in Toronto. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill14:44
Concerns that advancements in AI are becoming a threat to humanity dominated discourse in Washington over the weekend and have quickly moved near the top of the congressional agenda. While little is likely to happen weeks before the midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike are now grappling with rising anxiety over the issue. Join The...
- Google News - Top Stories16:18
Washington's AI paralysis: Let 'er rip vs. hit the brakes Axios Hakeem Jeffries: Congress must act ‘immediately’ to rein in AI Politico Thune: Legislation to regulate AI needs to have a ‘light touch’ thehill.com A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics CNN US senators weigh requiring AI giants to commit to preventing catastrophe Reuters
- Channel News Asia17:07
- Bloomberg Politics17:58
House Speaker Mike Johnson is showing an openness to regulation of artificial intelligence that clashes with President Donald Trump’s clear hostility to the idea, creating a divide within the party just weeks before a midterm election where Republicans are already facing strong headwinds.
- The Hill18:34
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Monday afternoon as calls for guardrails around artificial intelligence (AI) build after industry experts raised red flags around safety of the emerging technology. Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) have pressed the Trump administration for transparency on how the U.S. will respond to...
- Bloomberg Politics18:56
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Kailey Leinz discusses the calls to rein in advanced artificial intelligence models. On today's show, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Bully Pulpit International Managing Partner Adam Hodge and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill20:01
Political figures across the aisle, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon, are finding themselves on the same side of a growing fight over AI regulations. Sanders and Bannon are among a handful of political leaders speaking at a Tuesday event advocating controls to keep humans in charge of...
- The Hill20:08
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said any legislation Congress passes to regulate AI must have a “light touch” so as not to stifle innovation and tempered recent warnings that superintelligent AI could exterminate humanity as a “worst-case scenario.” “It needs to strike a balance, light touch. You don’t want to stifle innovation...
- Google News - Top Stories20:20
Hakeem Jeffries: Congress must act ‘immediately’ to rein in AI Politico Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election NBC News A fateful turning point for humanity and AI could redefine American politics CNN House Speaker Risks Trump Ire on Any AI Guardrail Legislation Bloomberg.com Jeffries calls on Congress to stay in Washington to address AI concerns thehill.com
- dailycaller.com20:33
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- The Hill20:45
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on House GOP leaders to remain in Washington to allow Congress to consider new limits on AI companies following dire warnings from industry insiders about the threat the technology poses to humanity. Speaking to reporters Monday in the Capitol, Jeffries said the calls for a slowdown from...
- wcbm.com21:15
The biggest opponents of artificial intelligence are increasingly acting like its largest allies, as conservatives watch Congress barrel, yet again, toward regulatory capture. Advertisement The threat of AI, whether it […]
- Channel News Asia21:31
- Axios23:49
Majority Leader John Thune is asserting Congress' prerogative to act on AI — but he's urging a "light touch" even in the face of "consequential risks." Why it matters: On his first day back after a five-week break, Thune (R-S.D.) outlined his vision for congressional action on an issue President Trump has dismissed as a " hoax ." "Congress has a job to do," Thune said. "I think there are some potential consequential risks associated with AI," Thune told reporters when asked if he believes AI...