Potential Democratic Candidates Race to Respond to AI Threat Amid Trump’s Dismissals
Democratic leaders are calling for oversight, transparency and worker protections as polling shows about 7 in 10 U.S. adults expect AI-driven job losses.
- While Trump dismisses AI warnings as a "HOAX," Democratic lawmakers across the country are proposing legislation and delivering speeches, sensing a political opening heading into the midterms and next presidential race.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday requiring "kill switches" for AI systems, joining Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who mandated guardrails to "prioritize safety above all else" in his state.
- At a rally in New York's 17th Congressional district on Wednesday, Democratic candidate Cait Conley vowed to ban data centers, while nominee Abdul El-Sayed called for halting frontier research and mandating public oversight.
- Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff are urging federal action, with Ossoff criticizing the administration for dismantling precautions, while Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly plans legislation next week to support workers affected by disruption.
- A June Pew Research Center poll reveals a growing ideological divide, with Democrats increasingly alarmed about AI's impact on job losses over the next 20 years, while Republicans have become notably less concerned.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Amid growing anxiety over the risks posed by rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology, potential Democratic candidates for president are rushing to show that they're taking the warnings seriously - while Donald Trump brushes off concerns - and acknowledging they need a [...]
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Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trump’s dismissals
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid growing anxiety over the risks posed by rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology, potential Democratic candidates for president are rushing to show that they're taking the warnings seriously — while Donald Trump brushes off concerns —…
Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trum
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid growing anxiety over the risks posed by rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology, potential Democratic candidates for president are rushing to show that they’re taking the warnings seriously — while Donald Trump brushes
Potential Democratic candidates race to respond to AI threat amid Trump's dismissals
Amid growing panic over the risks posed by rapidly developing AI technology, potential 2028 Democratic candidates are scrambling to respond — trying to show they are doing something, even as they acknowledge they need a reluctant Washington to step up.
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