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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
David Smith and Chris Stein in Washington and Nick Robins-Early in New York

Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies

President Trump, in a dark suit and red tie, speaks during an Oval Office event
President Donald Trump has played down concerns expressed by industry leaders about ⁠the misuse of artificial intelligence. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies.

Concerns over the dangerous potential of AI reached fever pitch this week after tech leaders sounded the alarm over the rapid advancement of the technology and its potential threat to humanity.

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