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US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China

Johnson argued that pausing AI development could weaken the United States’ position against China, while supporting transparency and independent audits.

US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China
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This article1 analysis · Sep 27, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected calls to pause AI development, warning that a slowdown could give China an advantage. Senator Bernard Sanders and Steve Bannon called for restrictions, while President Donald Trump dismissed AI fears and said existing safeguards were sufficient.

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House Speaker opposing a pause in AI development

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President who dismissed AI fears and opposed slowing development

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Senator calling for binding AI safety rules and a treaty to pause development

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Bannon, Former Trump adviser who called for slowing AI development; Xi Jinping, Chinese president whom Sanders urged Trump to approach about an AI pause treaty

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