Industry leaders are warning about AI’s destructive possibilities, but a defiant Trump and gridlocked Congress mean guardrails are slow to come. The U.S. Capitol in August.Aaron Schwartz / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileSept. 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTBy Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily NgoWelcome to the daily Inside Scoop newsletter. OK, so there’s a chance AI will destroy humanity and now AI leaders are asking lawmakers to step in and help. But will they? And can they convince the president to join them? Plus, NBC is hosting the Emmy Awards tonight. In addition to potential big wins for “Hacks” and “The Pitt,” entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas is getting in the spirit by interviewing AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood. Weird, but let’s get into it.AI industry leaders have issued a warning. There’s limited political will to heed it.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Washington slow to act on AI slowdown
Industry leaders are warning about AI’s destructive possibilities, but a defiant Trump and gridlocked Congress mean guardrails are slow to come.
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AI leaders warned of existential risks and called for regulation, but Trump's defiance and Congressional gridlock are delaying guardrails. For tech decision-makers, this signals a near-term regulatory vacuum enabling rapid AI deployment while mounting governance gaps create future compliance and liability exposure.
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