AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

BBC Business Tuesday 15 September 2026, 02:50 UTC 1 min read

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With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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