United States Congress
PulseAugur coverage of United States Congress — every cluster mentioning United States Congress across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- parent of United States Congress Office of the Attending Physician 100%
- parent of United States Capitol 100%
- authored by 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 90%
- authored AI Kill Switch Act 90%
- authored 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 90%
- authored FRONTIER Act 70%
- authored by No Fakes Act 70%
- affiliated with social security 70%
- located in New Jersey 70%
- authored Kids Online Safety Act 70%
- affiliated with Marsha Blackburn 70%
- affiliated with AI Kill Switch Act 70%
- 2026-09-13 regulatory The U.S. Congress is considering new regulations that would require AI labs to proactively address known risks before releasing their products. source
- 2026-09-13 regulatory US Congress is considering new regulations requiring AI firms to document and mitigate known risks. source
- 2026-09-12 regulatory Following high-profile insider warnings about AI safety, Washington is showing renewed interest in passing AI regulation after a decade of inaction. source
- 2026-09-11 controversy Members of Congress are urgently seeking to formulate a response to warnings from Anthropic researchers about AI's potential to cause human extinction. source
- 2026-08-13 regulatory Two bills were introduced in the U.S. Congress to establish emergency shutdown mechanisms for advanced AI models. source
- 2026-08-03 regulatory The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill to create an AI 'kill switch'. source
- 2026-07-26 regulatory A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress to establish federal preemption over state AI laws. source
- 2026-07-23 regulatory Us Congress is considering new regulations for AI models after a simulated cyberattack by OpenAI. source
- 2026-06-29 regulatory A Florida lawmaker was found to have used AI to draft a legislative summary, raising questions about AI use in Congress. source
- 2026-06-10 regulatory The U.S. Congress approved a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement. source
- 2026-06-09 regulatory US Congressional Democrats proposed legislation to restrict military AI use. source
- 2026-06-09 regulatory Representatives Obernolte and Trahan introduced a bill to establish a federal AI framework. source
- 2026-06-06 regulatory CEOs of leading AI companies have jointly requested that the U.S. Congress mandate synthetic DNA screening. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory AI executives urged the US Congress to mandate screening of synthetic DNA and RNA orders due to AI-driven risks. source
- 2026-06-05 regulatory AI leaders jointly called on the U.S. Congress to enact legislation mandating screening for all synthetic DNA orders. source
20 day(s) with sentiment data
-
US Congress stalls AI regulation amid partisan divides; GSA sees leadership change
US lawmakers have proposed numerous AI regulations over the past two years, addressing safety, national security, and economic impacts. However, these proposals have largely stalled due to partisan disagreements and lob…
-
Trump's tariff leverage and geopolitical factors discussed
This news item discusses the leverage President Trump holds regarding tariffs, with Congress recently granting him a new tool to use against Beijing and New Delhi. The article also touches upon an EU warning and hopes c…
-
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton urges Congress to regulate AI within a year
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "Godfather of AI," has warned that the U.S. Congress has approximately one year to establish regulations for artificial intelligence. Despite discussions about AI, concrete legi…
-
Author warns of AI and climate change as existential threats
The author expresses concern about the potential existential threats posed by both AI and climate change, suggesting that ignoring these issues is a grave mistake. The piece references the "Hugging Face Incident" as an …
-
Andrew Yang urges US Congress to regulate AI models with kill switches
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang has urged the U.S. Congress to implement urgent regulations for AI models. He specifically called for the creation of an emergency shutdown mechanism for AI systems and emphasized the need for f…
-
AI Companies Urge Regulation as US Congress Departs for Campaigns
US lawmakers are heading home for campaign season despite urgent calls from AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI for regulatory action. The companies have expressed a desire to be regulated, but this urgency has…
-
US Congress dysfunction leads to record deficits and debt
The U.S. Congress has demonstrated a pattern of dysfunction, failing to pass all annual appropriations bills for 30 consecutive years and only fulfilling its fiscal responsibilities four times since World War II. This h…
-
China criticizes US tariffs on Russian energy imports
The United States Congress has passed a bill that could impose significant tariffs on major importers of Russian energy, including China. This legislation, aimed at penalizing countries that purchase Russian oil and nat…
-
Trump labels China top source of fentanyl precursors despite US-China enforcement progress
Former US President Donald Trump has identified China as the primary source of precursor chemicals used in the illicit production of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. This designation was made despite recent joint enf…
-
Crypto Legislation Fails in Senate; Spider-Man Movie Tops Box Office
The crypto industry's primary legislative goal failed to pass in the United States Senate, falling short of the 60 votes required for consideration. Separately, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has surpassed 'Star Wars: The …
-
US Congress targets China and India with Russia energy sanctions bill
The US Congress has passed a bill aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia by targeting its primary energy purchasers, China and India. This legislation, known as the "Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act …
-
US AI Regulation Stalls Amidst Political Division and Industry Opposition
Despite growing concerns about advanced AI models posing risks, comprehensive regulation in Washington appears unlikely in the near future. The White House has paused efforts to establish a dedicated AI regulatory body …
-
AI Labs Urged to Prioritize Network Security Over Audits for Safety
AI labs like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are considering third-party auditors to ensure AI safety and alignment. However, cybersecurity experts argue that focusing on fundamental network security practices, such as ro…
-
FTC Chair Ferguson challenges AI lab antitrust waiver ahead of Congress recess
FTC Chair Ferguson has raised concerns regarding an antitrust waiver requested by AI labs. This challenge comes shortly before Congress's departure on September 17th, potentially impacting the passage of the FRONTIER Act.
-
AI Regulation in Congress Questioned Amidst Lawmaker Focus on Fundraising
A social media post argues that the effectiveness of AI regulation in Congress is questionable, as legislative work is primarily done by staffers rather than the elected officials themselves. The post suggests that memb…
-
AI giants seek government intervention amid financial pressures
Leading AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are advocating for government regulation, ostensibly to prevent existential risks from advanced models. However, this push for oversight comes at a time when these companie…
-
Lawmakers collaborate on AI legislation as user praises Emanuel's insights · 2 sources tracked
A user on Mastodon expressed admiration for Rahm Emanuel's insights on AI, comparing his thoughtful approach to that of Senator Jon Ossoff. Separately, the same user noted that bipartisan efforts are underway in Congres…
-
AI Executives' History of Calling for Regulation Detailed
A historical overview details how AI executives have repeatedly called for regulation, often coinciding with significant advancements or perceived risks in the field. These calls have come from prominent figures at majo…
-
US Treasury Secretary: AI Labs Must Bear Liability for Systems
Treasury Secretary Bessent informed Congress that AI laboratories should be held accountable for the actions of their systems, rather than seeking federal immunity. This stance indicates a reluctance to transfer liabili…
-
AI leaders urge slowdown amid safety fears; US politicians dismiss regulation
AI leaders like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Dario Amodei have publicly called for a slowdown in AI development due to escalating risks, a sentiment echoed by researchers who have resigned citing safety concerns. Despite …