TechUS speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China

US House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected calls for a moratorium on AI development, warning that it could hand China an advantage with serious national security consequences. He favored industry self-regulation but said independent audits and transparency were needed. Donald Trump called AI fears a “hoax”, while Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon urged stronger restrictions.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-15 20:13Original