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AI Race Heats Up in Washington | Yakima News
AI’s future is heating up in Washington as Democrats push for urgent regulation amid fears of catastrophic risks, while House Speaker Mike Johnson urges caution, warning that rushing rules could cost the U.S. the AI race to China. Former President Obama joins the call, urging Democrats to make AI governance a top priority for 2028, citing early warnings and potential benefits like drug development—but stressing the need for guardrails. Tech voices are also sounding alarms, with one researcher quitting over fears AI could cause serious harm by decade’s end. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries…
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