# Johnson says AI moratorium would surrender competitive edge to China

https://mins.news/en/item/59500

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 15:25 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/johnson-says-no-moratorium-ai-would-give-china-competitive-edge-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa96355a4391a0001266525

> U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said there should be no moratorium on artificial intelligence development because it would cost the United States its competitive advantage over China. He also said AI companies can regulate themselves.

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