What happens when AI tech evolves faster than AI policy

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast | Jul 30

Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress.

On Today's Show:
Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at Politico, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns over data security in every sector, and and unpacks how tech giants are responding to shift.

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Bernie Sanders and Erin Brockovich Take on Data Centers

The senator introduced a moratorium on building the facilities that power A.I., and the noted activist on her project tracking the data-center construction boom all over the country.

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AOC is freezing her eggs. Some New York lawmakers want insurance to cover it.

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