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Rep. Sam Liccardo urges lawmakers "to take action" on AI: "Instead, in Congress, we see vacation"

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Rep. Sam Liccardo urges lawmakers "to take action" on AI: "Instead, in Congress, we see vacation". (2026, September 15). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sam-liccardo-urges-lawmakers-take-action-ai-congress-vacation/

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Democratic Representative Sam Liccardo of California is calling on Congress to address artificial intelligence more urgently, criticizing lawmakers for not acting while tech leaders are pushing for slower development to ensure safety. Liccardo argues that the current inaction contrasts sharply with the need to regulate AI responsibly and maintain competitiveness against China in this technology race.
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Rep. Sam Liccardo, a Democrat from California, has urged lawmakers to take action on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. According to Liccardo, while tech leaders are advocating for slowing down AI development due to safety concerns, Congress remains divided over the appropriate governmental role in regulating the industry. The lawmaker criticizes Congress's current lack of decisive action by referring to it as a period of "vacation." This debate comes amidst growing international competition, particularly from China, which adds urgency to the need for U.S. policy on AI advancement and regulation.

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While artificial intelligence leaders are uniting to slow development, lawmakers are split over the government's role in regulating the industry and how to balance safety concerns with efforts to stay ahead of China in the AI race.
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2026-09-15 · CBS News
Rep. Sam Liccardo urges lawmakers "to take action" on AI: "Instead, in Congress, we see vacation" · assertive framing

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Rep. Sam Liccardo urges lawmakers "to take action" on AI: "Instead, in Congress, we see vacation" asserted
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While artificial intelligence leaders are uniting to slow development, lawmakers are split over the government's role in regulating the industry and how to balance safety concerns with efforts to stay ahead of China in the AI race. asserted
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Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo of California joins CBS News with his take. asserted
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