Politics
US Politicians Divided on AI and Sports
Several high-profile politicians weighed in on issues ranging from artificial intelligence safety to sports. Vice President Vance called for caution, while Rep. Joe Wilson demanded the NHL investigate Alex Ovechkin over a pro-Putin advertisement.
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The Hill
Vice President Vance weighed in on the ongoing AI safety debate Tuesday, pressing those behind the technology to be careful. “The president, I think, is very rightly asking the question, why is it that the people who are at the frontier of the AI economy are throwing up their hands and saying, 'Well
2026-09-16 17:07 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is demanding the NHL investigate Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin over an advertisement he participated in promoting Russian President Vladimir Putin's party ahead of the country's elections this weekend. In a letter to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday, Wilso
2026-09-16 17:20 UTC
The Hill
Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves (R) on Tuesday endorsed Adam Hamilton, a Democrat challenging Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R). Saying the country is “facing increasing partisan gridlock and division,” Graves said it is “time Kansas does something different” and elect Hamilton, a Methodist minister. “F
2026-09-16 17:23 UTC