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An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it - Axios

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Members of Congress are working to establish regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence despite limited personal experience using the technology. This push for oversight highlights a potential disconnect between aging legislators and the rapidly evolving software they seek to govern. Critics suggest that a lack of technical literacy among lawmakers could hinder the development of effective and timely AI policies.

An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it  Axios

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