AI Rules Stall on Capitol Hill as House Targets Soaring Data‑Center Costs
Congressional efforts to regulate artificial intelligence are stalled, with key leaders pumping the brakes on swift action despite warnings from AI company executives like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. This occurs as the House also targets the rising costs associated with data centers.
Congress is currently engaged in a debate over how, and if, to regulate artificial intelligence. However, meaningful legislation appears unlikely in the near term as key leaders express caution about rapid action.
Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, is among several voices from current and former employees of major AI companies who have raised alarms on Capitol Hill regarding AI development. In contrast, former President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that these warnings are a hoax, suggesting that nefarious actors might be behind the push for technological regulation. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has echoed a cautious approach, signaling the House's disinclination to move too quickly on AI legislation. Concurrently, the House is also focusing on addressing the escalating costs associated with data centers.