Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of ‘destruction’ followed
Representative Eric Burlison offered an optimistic view of AI, comparing industrial automation to 'Star Trek' and seeking business opportunities.
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Representative Eric Burlison offered an optimistic view of AI, comparing industrial automation to 'Star Trek' and seeking business opportunities.
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House Oversight subcommittee members expressed deep existential fears during a roundtable on artificial intelligence, with lawmakers raising concerns about national security, privacy, and the potential for the technology to outpace government regulation.
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