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Congress Struggles Toward an Advanced-AI Safety Framework

Congress Struggles Toward an Advanced-AI Safety Framework

A possible bipartisan Senate initiative involving Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz, and John Thune is exploring AI safety, certification, liability, federal authority, infrastructure costs, and emergency controls. The effort remains preliminary as utility-rate disputes, industry whistleblower claims, and massive data-center investment add pressure for legislation. The SEC is separately advancing a crypto-asset offering framework.

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Updated Sep 13, 2026