Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings

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House members led by Rep. Sam Liccardo are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the upcoming recess and keep Congress in session to pass bipartisan AI safety legislation amid warnings from AI researchers about existential risks. The letter highlights several proposed bills, including the AI Kill Switch Act and the FRONTIER Act, calling for urgent congressional action on AI regulation.

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