Speaker Mike Johnson says tech companies, not Congress, must be responsible for AI safety
whurley · x · 2026-09-13
Politico reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson argues AI safety responsibility should rest with tech companies themselves rather than with Congress through legislation, continuing a Washington posture that favors industry self-regulation over federal mandates.
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