On September 15, 2026, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the Trump administration’s approach to artificial intelligence during a House Financial Services Committee hearing. Waters stated that President Trump is promoting the development of AI models and data centers without implementing necessary safeguards. This exchange occurred amid growing concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence technology.
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Rep. Maxine Waters Questions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on AI Policy
Rep. Maxine Waters criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on September 15, 2026, regarding the Trump administration's policies on artificial intelligence. Waters expressed concerns about the lack of safeguards in the push for AI development.
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