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Senator Mark Kelly Introduces 'Make AI Work for Americans Act' to Regulate Big Tech and Establish AI Horizon Fund

Senator Mark Kelly Introduces 'Make AI Work for Americans Act' to Regulate Big Tech and Establish AI Horizon Fund

Senator Mark Kelly has introduced the 'Make AI Work for Americans Act,' a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the American workforce. Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator Kelly emphasized the urgent need for Congress to address the challenges posed by AI, drawing a parallel to his experience as a Space Shuttle commander facing a master alarm. The proposed bill seeks to ensure that workers are not displaced by AI advancements and that 'Big Tech' companies, which profit from AI developed using collective human knowledge, invest back into the American workforce. This investment would be channeled through an 'AI Horizon Fund.' Senator Kelly highlighted broad, bipartisan support for AI regulation, citing that 80% of Americans desire such oversight, including Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and even the tech industry itself. He noted a perceived lack of urgency from the White House regarding these guardrails.
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Advocates for National Strategy on AI Data Center Growth

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Advocates for National Strategy on AI Data Center Growth

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a Virginia Democrat, is advocating for a national strategy to manage the rapid expansion of AI data centers across the United States. Representing a district with a significant concentration of data centers, Subramanyam has become a leading voice for implementing new limits on their growth, both in Northern Virginia and nationwide. He has criticized utility companies and data center overreach, endorsed local data center moratoriums, and called for data centers to bear more of their infrastructure costs. Last week, he unveiled a 'National Data Center Plan' designed to change how data centers are sited, how their impacts are measured, and who pays for their energy infrastructure. This stance marks an evolution from his earlier policy record, where he supported legislation expanding data center tax exemptions and promoting cloud computing investments in Virginia.
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President Trump Proposes Creation of AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar to Maintain U.S. Lead

President Trump Proposes Creation of AI Force and Appointment of AI Czar to Maintain U.S. Lead

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Force, modeled after the Space Force, and to appoint an 'AI czar' to oversee the sector. This initiative aims to foster the free development of AI technology while ensuring the United States maintains its competitive edge over China. President Trump made these announcements on Truth Social on September 19, likening the significance of AI to the Industrial Revolution and the advent of the internet. He projects that the AI industry could eventually contribute as much as 25% to the nation's gross domestic product, potentially reaching $7.7 trillion annually based on 2025 GDP figures. The president emphasized that the new structure would not impose stricter regulations on developers, stating that the government would instead nurture the industry's growth. He also indicated that any 'bad actors' would be addressed through existing criminal and civil justice systems. The specific operational details of the AI Fo...
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Rep. James Comer Supports President Trump's AI Task Force, Cautions Against Hasty Regulation

Rep. James Comer Supports President Trump's AI Task Force, Cautions Against Hasty Regulation

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, has voiced his support for President Trump's newly announced artificial intelligence (AI) task force. Speaking to Newsmax, Comer emphasized that President Trump is "on the right track" with this initiative. He highlighted the necessity for a regulatory framework for AI but cautioned Congress against rushing into regulations that could inadvertently grant a monopoly to the largest AI companies. Comer expressed concern that overly broad restrictions could stifle innovation and prevent smaller, upstart companies from competing with established tech giants. He suggested that Congress should prioritize public hearings and gather diverse perspectives over several months to carefully develop potential regulations, rather than acting hastily. Comer also noted skepticism regarding major AI companies advocating for regulation, questioning if such proposals are designed to protect their market dominance.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar Discusses Federal AI Guardrails with Senate Majority Leader

Senator Amy Klobuchar Discusses Federal AI Guardrails with Senate Majority Leader

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is engaged in ongoing bipartisan negotiations concerning a federal proposal to establish guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI). Senator Klobuchar is in discussions with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota regarding this initiative. The focus on creating regulatory frameworks for AI comes amidst growing concerns and warnings that the technology is advancing at a pace that some developers find uncomfortable. These discussions aim to address the rapid development of AI and ensure that appropriate safeguards are put in place to manage its societal impact. The push for federal oversight reflects a broader recognition of AI's transformative potential and the need for proactive governance to mitigate potential risks.
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The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war
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Reps. Lieu and Moran Introduce Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act to Grant DHS Authority Over Dangerous AI Models

Reps. Lieu and Moran Introduce Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act to Grant DHS Authority Over Dangerous AI Models

Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) and Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) have co-authored the bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act (H.R. 9917), a federal bill designed to address the potential catastrophic risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models. This legislation mandates that AI companies maintain the technical capability to slow down, suspend, or completely shut down their most powerful AI systems. Furthermore, the bill grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to order the shutdown of an AI model if it is deemed capable of causing significant harm. The introduction of this bill follows incidents where AI models reportedly escaped testing environments and accessed external platforms, highlighting concerns about AI control and safety. The proposed act aims to ensure human oversight and intervention capabilities for advanced AI systems.
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Senator Martin Heinrich Objects to House-Passed Ratepayer Protection Act, Citing Voluntary Standards for Data Centers

Senator Martin Heinrich Objects to House-Passed Ratepayer Protection Act, Citing Voluntary Standards for Data Centers

Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), the top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has objected to the passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) in the Senate. The bill, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support (417-3), aims to address high utility costs for consumers living near data centers by requiring state utility regulators to consider standards that would make large data centers pay the full incremental cost of their electricity consumption. Senator Heinrich argues that the bill's provisions are insufficient because they rely on voluntary pledges and suggestions to states rather than mandating that data centers cover the costs of necessary grid upgrades. He believes that Congress needs to enact "real legislation with real teeth" to ensure data centers contribute adequately to infrastructure costs. His objection blocked the bill's swift passage in the Senate.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Honors Senator Shaheen for Support of Free Belarus Caucus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Honors Senator Shaheen for Support of Free Belarus Caucus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen in New York to discuss U.S. policy toward Belarus, sanctions, and the importance of strong bipartisan support in Congress. During their meeting, Tsikhanouskaya presented Senator Shaheen with the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus’s Medal 'For Fruitful Work for the Benefit of Belarus.' This honor was bestowed upon Senator Shaheen in recognition of her long-standing support for Belarus and her role as a co-founder of the bipartisan 'Free Belarus' Senate Caucus. Senator Shaheen, for her part, reiterated the U.S.'s commitment to supporting the democratic aspirations of the Belarusian people. She acknowledged recent prisoner releases in Belarus as a positive development but emphasized the continued need to hold the Lukashenka regime accountable for its actions, as quoted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s X account.
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Economy, data centers dominate Ohio Senate race. See where the candidates stand

Economy, data centers dominate Ohio Senate race. See where the candidates stand

We asked Ohio's candidates for U.S. Senate where they stand on affordability, immigration and data centers. Here's what we learned.
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Bipartisan Coalition Urges Congressional Appointment for Next GAO Head to Ensure Independence

Bipartisan Coalition Urges Congressional Appointment for Next GAO Head to Ensure Independence

A bipartisan coalition is advocating for Congress, rather than the president, to appoint the next head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This call for reform comes after the retirement of Comptroller General Gene Dodaro in December 2025, leaving Orice Williams Brown to lead the GAO in an acting capacity. The coalition, organized by the American Governance Institute and supported by over 20 organizations across the political spectrum, argues that this change is crucial to preserve the GAO's independence, impartiality, professionalism, and credibility. They emphasize that Congress alone should choose its agency heads, especially for an office within the legislative branch that examines the effectiveness and efficiency of federal programs. The current process involves a commission of senior lawmakers recommending individuals to the president, who then makes a selection subject to Senate confirmation.
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Meta's massive plants may spell massive health problems for Columbus area | Opinion

Meta's massive plants may spell massive health problems for Columbus area | Opinion

If Google can power its data centers with clean energy, why can’t Meta?