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California Representative Calls for AI Safety Stand-Down

Updated 2026-09-15 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) advocates for a 'safety stand-down' regarding artificial intelligence, citing growing calls for regulation from both the tech industry and Congress. The move signals increased concern over AI development.

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California Democrat: 'We need to have a safety stand-down with AI'

Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) on Monday said that the U.S. needs "a safety stand-down" regarding AI amid growing calls for regulation coming from both the tech industry and members of Congress. "I'm setting out a vision for how we need to develop AI," Whitesides told NewsNation's Blake Burman on

2026-09-15 15:37 UTC