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House Dems Demand AI Urgency | Yakima News
House Democrats are urgently urging Speaker Mike Johnson to scrap the upcoming recess and return to Capitol Hill immediately, warning that artificial intelligence poses a “catastrophic risk” — from cyberattacks to potential biological and chemical weapon development. Citing real-world incidents like Anthropic halting AI misuse for bioweapons, Chinese espionage on Uyghurs, and Iran-linked groups targeting U.S. Navy ships, lawmakers argue Congress must act now before the dangers escalate. With the House already canceling part of its break to aid campaigning, these Democrats want to prioritize…
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