US House Democrats Urge Speaker to Cancel Recess over AI Safety Concerns: Report – تسنیم
Citing a letter drafted by Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo from California and backed by Reps. George Whitesides, Lori Trahan and Ted Lieu, the report said it calls for the House to return immediately and remain in session until bipartisan AI protections advance, Anadolu Agency reported.
The lawmakers cited recent warnings from current and former researchers for AI firm Anthropic who said advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity within the next decade.
The House is scheduled to return Monday but is set to leave Washington after a week for a recess until Nov. 9.
The letter highlights bipartisan proposals, including an AI Kill Switch Act, which would require humans to retain the ability to slow or shut down AI systems, and the FRONTIER Act, which would establish a national regulatory framework.
Johnson is planning a vote next week on legislation addressing data-center energy costs but has not indicated plans for broader AI regulation before Nov. 3, the day of highly anticipated US midterm elections, with hundreds of Senate and House seats hanging in the balance.
