Democrats urge Johnson to cancel recess and push AI safeguards

A letter drafted by Rep. Sam Liccardo and co-signed by several Democrats urges Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House back into session immediately and stay until Congress passes bipartisan AI safeguards, citing warnings from AI researchers about existential risk and backing proposals like the AI Kill Switch Act and the FRONTIER Act; Johnson has not signaled AI legislation votes before Election Day and is focusing on other issues, with the letter emphasizing the need for public debate and action on AI rules.