US state AGs call on Congress to regulate AI development
( September 24, 2026, 15:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New York Attorney General Letitia James led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence industry. The coalition warned that reports of recent incidents demonstrate that unchecked AI development endangers Americans and poses a potential threat to our financial system, critical infrastructure, and national security. They urged Congress to quickly pass substantive legislation to regulate the AI industry to ensure that development occurs at an intentional pace, incorporates safety and transparency by design, and maintains states’ ability to oversee the industry.Statement follows below. See attached file....
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