Ocasio-Cortez Accuses Trump of AI Corruption as Health Expert Warns of Pandemic Risks from Deregulation
Summary
Representative Ocasio-Cortez accuses Trump and Republicans of corruption for pushing a 10-year AI regulation ban while lawmakers allegedly buy AI stocks, as health expert Dr. Havers warns unregulated AI could trigger pandemics and spread dangerous misinformation amid $100 million industry lobbying blitz.
Key Points
- Representative Ocasio-Cortez accuses Trump and Republicans of corruption for attempting to ban state-level AI regulation through a 10-year moratorium and executive order, despite Congress holding seven hearings on AI threats without passing any legislation
- Public health expert Dr. Havers testifies that failing to regulate AI poses serious consequences including potential pandemics from novel pathogens, patient data privacy violations, and health misinformation spread
- Ocasio-Cortez claims AI giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are pouring millions into lobbying efforts while lawmakers purchase AI company stocks during deregulation negotiations, with the industry raising $100 million to influence midterm elections