Democrats won control of the House and Senate and pledged scrutiny of AI companies
Democrats’ election sweep puts them in control of the House and Senate and sets up increased scrutiny of artificial intelligence companies. They have pledged investigations, hearings and new rules; Democratic Rep. Greg Casar called for company chief executives to testify under oath. Trump and allied Republicans have resisted federal AI regulation, citing competition with China.
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Democrats said they will make artificial-intelligence regulation and investigations of major technology companies priorities after winning control of the House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar said the party “must make it a top priority to protect Americans’ jobs, freedom and lives from AI billionaires,” and called for company chief executives to testify under oath. Politico reported that the incoming majority is preparing high-profile hearings with technology executives and plans to set AI rules. The Washington Post said Democrats are likely to use their oversight powers first to investigate Big Tech and alleged industry-related corruption. Donald Trump and allied Republicans have resisted federal regulation, citing competition with China and economic incentives to keep federal policy out of innovation.
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- USA Today — Democrats promise AI regulation in new Congress
- The Hill — Democrats eye Big Tech after midterm wins
- The Washington Post — AI & Tech Brief: Midterms turn the AI tide - The Washington Post
- Politico — 'AI earthquake': Democrats eye a Silicon Valley reckoning
- The New York Times — Voters Rejected A.I. in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny. - The New York Times
- ciodive.com — What does a midterm power shift mean for AI policy? | CIO Dive
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