Josh Hawley and Democrat Allies Target AI With New Legal and Regulatory Regime

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Josh Hawley and Democrat Allies Target AI With New Legal and Regulatory Regime

reason.com/2025/10/02/josh-hawley-and-democrat-allies-target-ai-with-new-legal-and-regulatory-regime

For years, Democratic lawmakers have been sounding the alarm about the potential danger of AI. An increasing number of Republicans are beginning to echo these warnings.
On Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R–Mo.) introduced the AI LEAD Act. The bill, cosponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D–Ill.),…

This story appeared on reason.com, 2025-10-02 18:15:40.