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House Democrats Launch Commission to Counter Trump AI Policy

New body aims to establish safety guardrails and challenge deregulation efforts.

Olivia Sharp 2 min read 632 views
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House Democrats have launched a new Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, led by Hakeem Jeffries, to advocate for safety guardrails and oppose deregulation.

A Legislative Counterweight

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the formation of the House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy, establishing a formal body to challenge the incoming administration’s deregulation-first approach to artificial intelligence. The commission will be co-chaired by Representatives Valerie Foushee, Ted Lieu, and Josh Gottheimer, engaging a broad coalition of lawmakers to develop "responsible guardrails." The launch is a direct response to the Trump administration’s signaled intent to dismantle the Biden-era AI Executive Order.

Defining the "Rules of the Road"

Representative Foushee stated that the commission is committed to advancing "clear, enforceable rules …

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