Congress leaders overseeing AI regulation admit they've barely used the technology
sebkrier · x · 2026-09-16
- Axios reports that leaders of the congressional committees that would lead AI regulation and oversight have little to no personal exposure to the technology.
- Rep. Pallone: "I don't think I've ever used it." Rep. Waters: "I don't know. I can't remember."
- The gap between AI lawmakers' hands-on experience and their regulatory responsibilities raises questions about the quality of upcoming US AI legislation.
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