House Speaker Johnson Calls for AI Safety Legislation

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that industry leaders in artificial intelligence must meet with Congress and the White House to establish safety legislation, while stating that a moratorium on AI development is not possible due to competition with China.

Call for Congress and White House Engagement on AI

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that following advancements in artificial intelligence technologies, industry leaders must urgently meet with Congress and the White House. Johnson argued that finding the proper balance to manage this process correctly, safely, and wisely is essential.

Warnings of the End of Humanity and National Security

Stating that growing warnings that advanced artificial intelligence systems could bring about the end of humanity must be taken seriously, Johnson underlined that a delicate balance must be struck between national security and ensuring the safety of the models.

Competition with China and Rejection of a Moratorium

Drawing attention to the risk of the U.S. falling behind China, Johnson stated that pausing artificial intelligence work (a moratorium) is out of the question. Warning that China could pull ahead in this field, the congressional leader emphasized that national competition and safety must be pursued simultaneously.

Democrats' Call to Cancel Recess

Johnson's remarks came two days after House Democrats requested that the legislative recess be canceled, citing the catastrophic risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence.