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Lawmakers doubt Congress can regulate AI effectively
Original: Some lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI
Some members of Congress are expressing doubts that the institution is technically capable of writing meaningful rules for artificial intelligence, with one quip describing a body 'barely capable of email.' The comments reflect growing frustration over slow, expertise-thin lawmaking as AI tools spread rapidly through the economy and daily life, raising questions about whether existing legislative processes can keep pace with the technology.
Why now: AI regulation is a live policy debate in Washington, and the remark captures skepticism about Congress's technical competence.
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