AI alarm bells reach Capitol Hill and diesel prices hit all-time high after key pipeline shuts: Morning Rundown

Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the midterms. Oil prices rise and diesel hits a new high after a weekend of attacks in Iran. And why female athletes are speaking out against Sydney Sweeney’s new advertisement.

Stark warnings about AI systems are setting off fresh alarm bells on Capitol Hill, with Democrats and even some Republicans saying Congress must act quickly.

However, it’s unlikely lawmakers will do anything before Election Day to address the dangers. Congress still has not passed any comprehensive legislation to rein in or create guardrails for AI, nor is there any consensus about how to tackle the issue.

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Reps. Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte authored a bipartisan bill that would establish rules for major companies. So did Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have also teamed up.

But despite countless committee hearings, task forces and ideas, nothing has gained enough traction.

House GOP leaders have also shown no urgency in prioritizing more sweeping regulations. Here’s what to know during the chamber’s final week in…

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