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As AI fears grow, lawmakers are racing to turn alarm into action

Washington Post Tech Saturday 12 September 2026, 09:00 UTC By Ian Duncan 1 min read
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In the days since a researcher at artificial intelligence company Anthropic quit with a warning that its technology could ultimately bring about humanity’s demise, Rep. Lori Trahan said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Democracy Dies in Darkness As AI fears grow, lawmakers are racing to turn alarm into action A former Anthropic researcher’s dire warning has awakened lawmakers to the risks of the technology, but translating urgency into law remains a long shot.

In the days since a researcher at artificial intelligence company Anthropic quit with a warning that its technology could ultimately bring about humanity’s demise, Rep. Lori Trahan said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Democracy Dies in Darkness As AI fears grow, lawmakers are racing to turn alarm into action A former Anthropic researcher’s dire warning has awakened lawmakers to the risks of the technology, but translating urgency into law remains a long shot.
Lori Trahan (PERSON)
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