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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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The U.S. Capitol on Aug. 5, 2026.
The U.S. Capitol on Aug. 5, 2026.

Welcome 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.

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