Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) stated on September 15, 2026, that the United States needs to implement a "safety stand-down" regarding artificial intelligence (AI) due to increasing demands for regulation from both the technology sector and lawmakers. In an interview with NewsNation's Blake Burman, Whitesides expressed his intention to outline a vision for the development of AI.
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Rep. George Whitesides Calls for Safety Stand-Down on AI Regulation
Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) has called for a 'safety stand-down' on artificial intelligence regulation, citing rising concerns from the tech industry and Congress. He plans to present a vision for AI development in an interview with NewsNation.
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