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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

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What happened

With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:50:36 UTC.

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  1. Trump phones Nvidia’s Huang at All-In Summit, calls data center opposition a ‘hoax’

  2. Trump calls concerns over rogue AI a 'hoax' promoted by a ‘sick conspiracy’

  3. AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

  4. Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are ‘a hoax’

  5. 'Trump is copying us': Shivakumar says US $5,000 plan 'inspired' by Congress

  6. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

  7. Trump faces fresh setback as judge blocks stricter foreign student visa rule

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