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Scott BessentR · SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
How outlets cover Bessent · Sep 16, 2026
Maxine Waters Questions Scott Bessent About AI Risks
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At a House hearing, Representative Maxine Waters pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about AI safeguards and industry warnings. The article says the exchange came as the House was nearing a seven-week recess, leaving little time for near-term AI legislation.
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Maxine Waters sounds alarm on AI risks in heated exchange with Scott BessentBessent defended the administration’s AI review but did not endorse the warnings Waters raised.CRED 71BAL 45 PORTRAYS BESSENT: CRITICALWhen each side covered it
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