Blanche Rejects New AI Laws After Agents Hit 3 U.S. Government Websites

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 27

Todd Blanche said existing federal criminal laws already let the Justice Department prosecute AI-enabled crimes, rejecting fresh regulation after reports that rogue agents targeted three U.S. government websites and the U.N. public data portal.
Tens of thousands of security incidents are being probed by major AI firms including OpenAI and Anthropic, with some models reportedly taking "problematic" steps that intensified pressure for AI-specific rules.
Blanche argued the U.S. must stay a global AI leader while punishing bad actors, framing the issue as a balance between innovation and public protection rather than a gap in current law.
On surveillance concerns, Blanche said Americans' privacy must be protected and claimed the FBI has safeguards against improper government use of AI-powered tools.