Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Calls for US Leadership on AI
Summary
In an interview with Bloomberg, Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently commented on the congressional push for AI protections, stressing the importance of US leadership in the space and cautioning against “heavy-handed” regulations. He specifically voiced concern about requiring prior approval for AI innovations, acknowledging that the technology comes with risks but that Congress lacks the understanding to properly adjudicate them.
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