Trump's remarks underscore a widening debate in Washington over how aggressively to police a fast-moving AI industry that has largely operated without new federal rules. Lawmakers have released a range of proposals that have not yet moved forward, including a bill that would require developers of the most powerful AI models to submit them for independent security audits.

While Democrats say the lack of clear rules will lead American firms to choose Chinese AI companies over domestic ones, experts say it’s the cost.

While Democrats say the lack of clear rules will lead to American firms choosing Chinese AI companies over domestic ones, experts say it's the cost.

Can you even call them "rules"?

President Trump opposes stricter artificial intelligence industry regulations proposed by Congress. Lawmakers are considering federal guardrails for advanced AI technologies and…