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Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here's what that could look like

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Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:32:44 UTC.

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