Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Congress must act quickly to manage artificial intelligence’s economic and security risks while ensuring the U.S. remains ahead of global competitors.
Warner Pushes Congress to Act on AI
On Tuesday, in a post on X, Warner said AI’s rapid development cannot simply be reversed and urged lawmakers to focus on policies that address its risks while preserving America’s technological edge.
"We can’t put AI back in the bottle," Warner said.
He added, "So each and every week in Congress, I’m laser-focused on passing real solutions that help us protect jobs, safeguard our national security, and outcompete our adversaries."
AI Job Displacement Concerns Grow
Earlier, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said AI is rapidly reshaping the U.S. workforce, economy and energy grid, warning that workers could be left behind without effective policies.
His "AI for America" plan seeks to keep the U.S. competitive while ensuring AI’s benefits reach beyond major technology companies.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) warned that AI could displace millions of American workers and criticized wealthy tech executives for driving its development without sufficient public oversight.
He cited a Quinnipiac poll showing 70% of Americans believe AI will lead to fewer jobs and called for greater democratic accountability.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) also warned of widespread job losses, pointing to Oracle’s reported workforce reductions and AI adoption. She urged policymakers to act before workers lose wages and employer-sponsored health coverage.
AI Regulation, Security Debate Intensifies
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon urged corporate leaders to join the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, a JPMorgan-backed group focused on AI and cybersecurity risks as adoption accelerates.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued against banning Chinese AI models or restricting AI chip exports, saying such measures could hurt U.S. competition and cybersecurity efforts.
He also warned against excessive influence by major AI companies in model oversight.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for stronger AI safeguards, including mandatory third-party testing and government authority to block high-risk AI deployments.
He warned that powerful AI companies could eventually develop "quasi-state characteristics."
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