Public fear drives AI policy stalemate in Congress
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A POLITICO poll finds about two-thirds of Americans see at least a moderate risk that AI could destroy humanity and roughly half favor pausing the most advanced models, intensifying pressure on Congress to enact bipartisan safeguards as lawmakers debate whether to require independent watchdogs or government vetting, while leadership signals delays on AI legislation.
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