Chip Roy Warns Congress on AI Threat, Urges Guardrails Before Exit
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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 13
Chip Roy Warns Congress on AI Threat, Urges Guardrails Before Exit
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 13
Summary
Chip Roy, preparing to leave Congress, said lawmakers have not caught up to AI risks and must start treating them as a serious policy issue.
Roy said the White House and tech industry have leaned too heavily on the need to beat China, arguing that “but China” is a fear tactic rather than a real policy framework.
He said he is still wrestling with government’s role but backed hearings, tougher questioning and possible safety, security and “escape valve” requirements for AI systems.
Roy rejected calls to simply shut AI down, instead arguing for guardrails and for applying the same laws and rules that govern humans to an AI-driven world.
He added that concern about AI is likely to grow in faith and Christian circles, widening a debate that has so far drawn more visible response from Democrats.
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